Aquilifer

Thank you, that's really helpful! About the marching speeds, how long do you reckon it would take Paulinus' legions in Anglesey to arrive at London? I calculate the distance to be about 260 miles, but it might be different as I'm using modern roads and not Roman ones. I assume they went down Watling Street from Wroxeter onwards. Also, how long would it have taken messengers to reach Paulinus? I think this would be quicker as it would have been a cavalry rider who could get fresh horses every fort. Another thing I've just thought of (sorry about this!) - cavalry would have ridden British horses, wouldn't they? I think the type of horse used back then would be like one of the Fell/Dales ponies. Or am I wrong? Thanks for all your help!

Thanks, that's really helpful! About the cavalry, I'm specifically interested in any that fought in the attack on Anglesey/ the Boudiccan revolt. I assume the Fourteenth would have had an Equites Legionis, but was there any more?

Hi! I'm writing a series of short stories on Roman Britain and I was wondering if you could help me out. The stories are set during the Iceni revolt of 60/61. Does anyone know a more precise date for the rebellion? Also, what would have been the extent of Roman cavalry in Britain at this time? Lastly, what was the legions' average marching speed? Thanks in advance! Aquilifer