The Great Conspiracy: coordinated Pict, Scotti, and Saxon attacks overwhelm frontier defenses
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The Great Conspiracy
In the year 367 CE, the Roman frontier in Britain was overwhelmed by a coordinated series of attacks by the Picts, Scotti, and Saxons, an event known as the Great Conspiracy.
The Attacks
The attacks were well-coordinated and simultaneous, catching the Roman defenses off guard. The Picts attacked from the north, the Scotti from the west, and the Saxons, a Germanic tribe, from the east.
The Aftermath
The Great Conspiracy marked a significant turning point in Roman Britain. The frontier defenses were severely weakened, and the Roman hold on Britain was further destabilized.
| Tribe | Direction of Attack |
|---|---|
| Picts | North |
| Scotti | West |
| Saxons | East |
The events of the Great Conspiracy set the stage for the eventual end of Roman rule in Britain.
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