Durotans

The Durotriges, also known as Durotans, were a Celtic tribe that inhabited the region of modern-day southern England and northern France during the Iron Age. They are first mentioned in the works of the Roman historian Julius Caesar, who described them as one of the tribes that inhabited the island of Britain before the Roman conquest. The Durotriges were part of the broader Celtic confederation known as the Trinovantes, which also included the Catuvellauni and the Coritani.

The Durotriges are known for their role in the Gallic Wars, particularly in the Battle of the Sabis River in 54 BC, where they fought against the Roman forces led by Julius Caesar. The Durotriges were eventually subjugated by the Romans, who established a province in Britain known as Britannia. After the Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century AD, the Durotriges, along with other Celtic tribes, continued to inhabit the region, contributing to the cultural and linguistic heritage of modern-day Britain and France.