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Roman sites in the Lake District
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Remains of a 2nd century Roman fort at the head of Lake Windermere. The fort was built during Emperor Hadrian's reign to guard the road from Ravenglass on the coast to Brougham, south of Penrith. The remains include the commandant's house and the granary foundations. Also known as Galava Roman Fort.
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Ambleside,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England, LA22 0EW
Attraction Type: Roman
Location: Off the A5095, just north of Waterhead car park. Access through Borrans Park
Website: Ambleside Roman Fort
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OS Grid NY373033
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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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
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
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OS Grid NY218015
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Harrow's Scar Milecastle (Hadrians Wall)
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A Roman milecastle on Hadrian's Wall, on the western side of the River Irthing gorge. The milecastle is part of a well-preserved section of Hadrian's Wall, stretching for over a mile across the east Cumbrian hills. Harrow's Scar is connected to Birdoswald Roman Fort, one of the most important Roman forts along the Wall.
Birdoswald,
Cumbria,
England
Attraction Type: Roman
Location: On a minor road off the B6318, 0.25 miles west of Birdoswald. Parking at Birdoswald Roman Fort. Open access site.
Website: Harrow's Scar Milecastle (Hadrians Wall)
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OS Grid NY615663
Photo Credit: Mike Quinn, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Leahill Turret and Piper Sike Turret (Hadrian's Wall)
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A pair of turret that formed part of the Hadrian's Wall defenses. Leahill Turret was built about 122 AD. It was later demolished under the Emperor Severus in the early 3rd century, and briefly reoccupied in the 4th century. The turret is approximately 13.5 feet by 14.5 feet across. Only the foundation walls remain, to a maximum height of just over 1 metre. Leahill is also known as Turret 51B. The turret is constructed independently of the wall (i.e. it is not built into the wall itself, but stands beside it as an freestanding structure).
Banks,
Cumbria,
England
Attraction Type: Roman
Location: On a minor road 2 miles west of Birdoswald Roman Fort. Open access site.
Website: Leahill Turret and Piper Sike Turret (Hadrian's Wall)
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OS Grid NY583651
Photo Credit: Oliver Dixon, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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| Penrith (Hotel) |
Sharrow Bay Hotel
The award-winning 3 Red Star Sharrow Bay is known to discerning travellers the world over who return again and again to this magnificent lakeside hotel. The late Francis Coulson arrived in 1948, and he was joined by the late Brian Stack in 1952. The partnership flourished to make Sharrow Bay … more >>
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| Appleby-in-Westmorland (Hotel) |
Appleby Manor Country House Hotel
Situated just a short distance from the Lake District, the North Pennines and the North Yorkshire Dales, this charming country house hotel is set in its own grounds overlooking Appleby Castle. It has an AA Rosette award-winning restaurant, with a fine selection of wines and malt whiskey. There is also … more >>
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