Battle of Vellica

Battle of Vellica
Part of the Cantabrian Wars

The Monte Cildá site where historians believe the battle took place. (Mave is the location that can be seen in the centre)
Date25 BC
Location
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Roman Empire Cantabri
Commanders and leaders
Augustus Unknown

The Battle of Vellica was a battle of the Cantabrian Wars fought in the year 25 BC by the emperor Augustus and his Roman legions against the Cantabri forces who resided in the area. The most generally accepted location for the battle is the area around Monte Cildá, Olleros de Pisuerga, Palencia.


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