In 43 A.D. Emperor Claudius launched a third and final invasion of Britain. Four Roman legions, led by General Aulus Plautius, landed in three locations on the coast of Britain – Richborough, Lympne and Dover. A large battle was fought between the Romans and the Celtic tribes near to the River Medway.

Why did Claudius invade Britain?

Emperor Claudius wanted to invade Britain because he wanted to show how powerful he was and make the Roman empire bigger.

Did Claudius ever go to Britain?

Claudius visited Britain during the invasion and remained for 16 days before returning to a hero's welcome in Rome. He was later honored with a triumphal arch on the Via Flaminia that hailed him as the man who “brought barbarian peoples beyond Ocean for the first time under Rome's sway.”