08-10-2016, 06:14 PM
(08-10-2016, 04:32 PM)MonsGraupius Wrote: I read someone on this discussion that it was being suggested the Romans built a defensive wall.
I think that was just a rather 'creative' translation alluding to the slope being 'like a rampart'. Neither Tacitus nor Dio mention actual Roman walls or fortifications of any kind at the battle.
(08-10-2016, 04:39 PM)John1 Wrote: if this "angular ditch" typology is Roman military we may be seeing the camps of Paulinus' sweeping up operation which may help us hone in on the battle site.
Aha, thanks - I did wonder where you were going with this!
Nathan Ross