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Ravenglass Roman Fort
The site of the Roman fort Glannoventa is located to the south of Ravenglass. The burried remains of the fort survive as visible earthworks. The fort served as an important coastal naval base and supply hub for approximately 300 years, guarding the mouth of the River Esk. It was occupied by a 500-strong garrison, likely the First Cohort of the Aelian Fleet. The fort was an impiortant part of the Roman costal defences. The remains of the fort, disected by a modern railway line, are a Scheduled Monument. The well preserved Roman Baths are located a short distance north of the fort.
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Roman Bath House, Ravenglass
- Overview Map Street View The remains of the bath house of Ravenglass Roman Fort, established around AD 130, are among the tallest Roman structures surviving in northern Britain. The bath …
