The Demetae were one of the Celtic tribes living in the British Islands, prior to the Roman invasion of Britain. The tribe lived in the modern counties of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire (Wales). Their capital was Moridunum, modern Carmarthen. A Celtic cross. ... Roman invasion of Britain: Britain was the target of invasion by forces of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire several times during its history. ... Pembrokeshire (Welsh: Sir Benfro) is a county in the southwest of Wales in the United Kingdom. ... Carmarthenshire (Welsh: Sir Gaerfyrddin) is a county in Wales. ... For an explanation of often confusing terms such as Great Britain, Britain, United Kingdom, England and Wales and England, see British Isles (terminology). ... Carmarthen (Welsh Caerfyrddin - caer fort + Myrddin Moridunum, Merlin (origin disputed)) is the county town of Carmarthenshire, Wales. ...

Not much is known about the Demetae. The Demetae were not a warlike tribe and did not resist the Roman occupation like the Silures and the Ordovices. Due probably to this, their lands were not strongly garrisoned. The Romans did however explore for gold in the mines of Luentinum in the Demetae lands. The Silures were a powerful and warlike tribe of ancient Britain, occupying approximately the counties of Monmouth, Brecon and Glamorgan. ... The Ordovices were one of the Celtic tribes living in the British Islands, before the Roman invasion of Britain. ... General Name, Symbol, Number gold, Au, 79 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 6, d Appearance metallic yellow Atomic mass 196. ...

See also: List of Celtic tribes This is a list of Celtic tribes and associated celtic peoples with their geographical localization. ...

External links

• Demetae at Roman-Britain.org
• Demetae at Romans in Britain