4th century in Roman Britain
- 4th century in Roman Britain
Events from the 4th century in Roman Britain.
Events
* 301
** Emperor Diocletian fixes the prices of British woollen goods and beer.
* 306
** 25 July - Emperor Constantius Chlorus dies at York, after campaigning against the Picts.
* 314
** The reforms of Diocletian take effect, dividing Britain into four provinces and separating military and civilian government.
** Establishment of initial Christian hierarchy in Britain.
** Three British bishops attend the Council of Arles.
* 343
** January - Emperor Constans visits Britain, and strengthens northern frontier and Saxon Shore.
** Construction of Pevensey Fort.
* 353
** Byzantine Emperor Constantius II punishes British supporters of the recently defeated usurper, Magnentius, and suppresses paganism.
* 355
** Julian the Apostate placed in charge of Britain and Gaul.
* 359
** Julian makes Britain main granary for western Roman army.
* 360
** Picts and Irish attack northern frontier.
* 367
** The Great Conspiracy: Sustained raids by Picts, Irish, and Saxons. Hadrian's Wall abandoned and military commander Fullofaudes captured or killed.
* 368
** Count Theodosius arrives in Britain with a military task-force, restores administration under Governor Civilis and commander Dulcitius.
* 369
** Theodosius defeats invaders, builds new watchtowers from Filey to Huntcliff, re-fortifies northern frontier.
* 382
** Magnus Maximus defeats the Picts and Scots.
* 383
** Maximus usurps control of the Empire, taking troops from Britain and abandoning the forts at Chester and the Pennines.[cite book |last=Palmer |first=Alan & Veronica |year=1992 |title= The Chronology of British History|publisher= Century Ltd|location=London|pages= 24-26|isbn= 0-7126-5616-2] ]
* 397
** Saint Ninian converts the region around Galloway to Christianity.References
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