The Roman invasion

43 CE -> common era

One hundred years after raids in 55 and
54 BCE under Julius Caesar, the Romans conquered the island under Emperor Claudius
(43-54 c. CE). Roman Britain included present-day England and Wales.
Unable to overcome the fierce Picts of
'Caledonia' (Scotland), the Romans built a wall to defend the province of
'Britannia' under Emperor Hadrian. Hadrian's Wall runs from coast to coast marking
the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire.
The Romans brought their civilisation to Britain, building towns, roads, stone
villas and aqueducts. They also brought their language (Latin) and Christianity.