The first Antonine occupation of Scotland ended as a result of a further crisis in 155–157, when the Brigantes revolted. With limited options to despatch reinforcements, the Romans moved their troops south, and this rising was suppressed by Governor Gnaeus Julius Verus. Within a year the Antonine Wall was recaptured, but by 163 or 164 it was abandoned. The second occupation was probably connected with Antoninus's undertakings to protect the Votadini or his pride in enlarging the empire, since the retreat to the Hadrianic frontier occurred not long after his death when a more objective strategic assessment of the benefits of the Antonine Wall could be made. The Romans did not entirely withdraw from Scotland at this time: the large fort at Newstead was maintained along with seven smaller outposts until at least 180.
The first Antonine occupation of Scotland ended as a result of a further crisis in 155–157 when the Brigantes revolted With limited options to despatch reinforcements the Romans moved their troops south and this rising was suppressed by Governor Gnaeus Julius Verus Within a year the Antonine Wall was recaptured but by 163 or 164 it was abandoned The second occupation was probably connected with Antoninus's undertakings to protect the Votadini or his pride in enlarging the empire since the retreat to the Hadrianic frontier occurred not long after his death when a more objective strategic assessment of the benefits of the Antonine Wall could be made The Romans did not entirely withdraw from Scotland at this time the large fort at Newstead was maintained along with seven smaller outposts until at least 180