Cornovii

Cornovii was a Celtic tribe who inhabited the region of modern-day Shropshire in England during the Iron Age and Roman periods. Their territory was centered around the Wrekin, a prominent hill which likely served as a tribal center. The name Cornovii is believed to derive from the Proto-Celtic word "corn" meaning "horn," possibly referring to the shape of the land or a specific geographical feature.

Evidence of the Cornovii includes their coinage, which circulated in the area, and the remains of their hillforts. One of the most significant sites associated with them is the Wrekin hillfort, a large Iron Age defensive settlement. Roman conquest brought significant changes to the region. The Romans established a major fortress at Viroconium Cornoviorum, modern-day Wroxeter, which became one of the largest Roman cities in Britain and likely served as the administrative center for the Cornovii and surrounding areas under Roman rule.

The tribe appears to have integrated into the Roman provincial system, with their traditional lands becoming part of the Roman province of Britannia. After the Roman withdrawal, the region was subject to further changes, with Anglo-Saxon settlement eventually leading to the decline of Romanized culture. The legacy of the Cornovii is primarily understood through archaeological findings and historical records left by Roman authors.