Ambleside Roman Fort
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Description
"...During the Roman army’s conquest of Northern Britain, towards the end of the 1st century AD, a small timber fort was built at the northern tip of Windermere to house a garrison of 200 men. This early fort was soon abandoned, but the site was reoccupied early in the 2nd century AD. This second fort was built in stone on a raised platform which is still visible. It was larger to house a cohort of 500 auxiliary infantrymen. The fort remained in use until the 4th century AD, with a large civilian settlement developing on its north and east sides. The fort visible today dates from the reign of the Emperor Hadrian (AD117-138). Ambleside lay at the centre of a network of forts in and around the mountainous Lake District. Their purpose was to ensure order, support Roman administration and protect local communication routes...." -
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Further information
Link: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ambleside/features/ambleside-roman-fort
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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