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Hardknott Roman Fort

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Extensive remains of a Roman fort in an astonishing, remote position high above Eskdale at the top of Hardknott Pass. Hardknott was founded by the Emperor Hadrian in the early 2nd century AD. The extensive foundations reveal a commandant's house, barracks, parade ground, and bath house. The location in an exposed position below the summit of Hardknott Pass has to be seen.
Ravenglass, Lake District, Cumbria, England

About Hardknott Roman Fort
Attraction Type: Roman
Location: On a minor road 9 miles east of Ravenglass, at the top of Eskdale. Access may be difficult in winter. Limited parking at the site. A larger parking area well below the fort makes for a very stiff walk to the site.
Website: Hardknott Roman Fort
English Heritage
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OS NY218015
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Nearest Attractions Hardknott Pass - 0.5 miles (Countryside) Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall - 3 miles (Countryside) Wrynose Pass - 3.6 miles (Countryside) Wast Water lake - 4.6 miles (Countryside) Ruskin Museum, Coniston - 5.7 miles (Museum) Taylor Gill Force Waterfall - 5.9 miles (Countryside) Steam Launch Gondola - 6.2 miles (Family) Tom Gill - 6.5 miles (Countryside)

Nearest Towns and Villages Coniston - 5.9 miles away Grasmere - 8.1 miles away Ravenglass - 8.9 miles away Ambleside - 9.4 miles away Rydal - 9.5 miles away Gosforth - 9.6 miles away Watendlath - 9.8 miles away Windermere - 12.2 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Fisherground Lodges - 3.2 miles from Hardknott Roman Fort Eskdale, Cumbria Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £350

Wood Bank Lodge - 3.2 miles from Hardknott Roman Fort Eskdale, Cumbria Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £270

High Wallabarrow Cottage - 3.6 miles from Hardknott Roman Fort Ulpha, Cumbria Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £275

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Nearest Hotels

Bluebird Lodge - 5.7 miles from Hardknott Roman Fort Coniston, Cumbria Stay from: £62.00

New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel - 5.7 miles from Hardknott Roman Fort Great Langdale, Cumbria Stay from: £69.00

Low Wood Hall Hotel - 5.9 miles from Hardknott Roman Fort Eskdale, Cumbria Stay from: £70.00

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Muncaster Country Guest House - 8 miles from Hardknott Roman Fort Ravenglass, Cumbria From: £30.00

The Harwood - 8.2 miles from Hardknott Roman Fort Grasmere, Cumbria From: £85.00

Lutwidge Arms Hotel - 8.7 miles from Hardknott Roman Fort Holmrook, Cumbria From: £40.00

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Coniston
Community Tourist Information Centre
Ruskin Avenue
Coniston
Cumbria
England
LA21 8EH
Tel: 015394 41533
Fax: 015394 41802
Email: mail@conistontic.org
Web: http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/
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