The notion that the Druids were not important in British society or that the Romans considered them minor is entirely incorrect. *big smile* There is one very telling, very dramatic incident that reveals what ROme thought about them and that is the destruction of Anglesey.

Remember, the Romans were quite tolerant regarding foreign religions, and only in 3 instance did they persecute religions vigorously: Jews, Christians, and Druids. This reveals how highly Rome feared them and how much they wanted to remove them.

It is also no co-incidence that after the destruction of Anglesey, British resistance began to wane. Consider, before 60/61 CE, there was widespread rebellion in the south and the Romans had to constantly deal with inserrections. After 61 CE, aside from the war with the Brigantes and the large revolt early in the next century, British resistance ceased.

The Druids were a very important element of Celtic (British/Gallic) society, and the Romans were certainly aware of it.