Hardknott Roman Fort
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Description
Visitor information and history of the fort....."Dramatically sited on a spur above the Hardknott Pass, Hardknott Fort presides over the Esk Valley, offering spectacular views of Scafell Pike and as far as the Isle of Man. It was built early in the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117–38), and helped the Roman army control the region, guarding an important road that connected the Cumbrian coast with the heart of the Lake District. For centuries, its beautiful location and well-preserved remains have inspired wonder at the history of Roman Britain. Yet pottery discovered at the fort shows that it was in use for barely 20 years, and was probably abandoned by the end of Hadrian’s reign....." -
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Further information
Link: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hardknott-roman-fort/
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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