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{{Infobox battle |Image=Battle-of-Carlion.jpg |Year=439 |Author=Ikabodo |Type=Battle |Commander=Constantine |Location=Carlion-on-Usk |Opponent=Niall |Outcome=Decisive Victory |Length=4 |Size=Small |cx=1133.8153076171875 |cy=871.5753173828125 }} [[Britain]] under King [[Constantinus]] had been a constant struggle to establish independent strength in the wake of abandonment by a feeble Roman Empire. In 439, [[Constantinus]] position was such that he was able to muster a significant force in an effort to drive the [[Irish]] firmly out of [[Escavalon]]. The [[Irish]], led by their cruel chieftian Niall, were confident in their strength and met [[Constantinus]] on the field of battle outside of Carlion, an old Roman city in southeastern Cambria. Despite being outnumbered, the [[Irish]] fought the battle to a standstill. Late in the afternoon several young and brave warriors from [[Salisbury]] broke through [[Irish]] lines and captured their standard single-handed, waving it as a rallying cry before being cut down. In the mad rush to recapture their standard, the [[Irish]] collectively turned their backs on [[Constantinus]] soldiers. The center collapsed and the battle quickly became a massacre as the disciplined British forces capitalized on the moment. Only a handful of the warriors from [[Salisbury]] survived, and as a reward for their bravery, they were granted lands of their own. As a result of the battle, [[Escavalon]] was freed from [[Irish]] occupation, though raids from Ireland continued unabated.
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