What was the name of the Roman fort in Cumbria?

What was the name of the Roman fort in Cumbria?

Hardknott Roman Fort
One of the most remote and dramatically sited Roman forts in Britain, the small, three-acre fort at Hardknott enjoyed command of the Eskdale Valley and the Roman road to Ravenglass.

Why did the Romans build Hardknott Fort?

The fort was built on a rocky spur giving a superb view over the River Esk in both upper and lower Eskdale, and protecting Hardknott Pass.

Who built Hardknott Pass?

Sometime during the reign of Emperor Trajan, in the early 2nd century, the Roman occupiers of Britain began to build a fort at the head of Eskdale, on the western slopes of what is now Hardknott Pass.

Is hardknott a Wainwright?

If you set off from the top of the Hard Knott Pass as Wainwright recommends, the ascent is a walk of only three quarters of a mile. It has no connections with other fells.

How difficult is Hardknott Pass?

The majority of the final kilometre is eye-wateringly steep, with one 300m section that averages over 21% and reaches 33%. Even the very best cyclists are at their limit on gradients like that. It doesn’t matter what line you take, there is no escaping a road that steep. You get the idea, Hardknott Pass is very steep.

Is Hardknott Pass safe to drive?

How hard is Hardknott Pass? It’s one of the hardest and most epic climbs you can ride on two wheels. The road becomes especially dangerous for the brakes on a couple of particularly steep turns and it’s one of the most challenging sections of road in England.

Can you walk Hardknott Pass?

It separates the top end of Eskdale from the Duddon Valley and is not hemmed in by other peaks. For these reasons and also because it can be gained by a short but stiff walk from the road side at Hardknott Pass it’s an ideal introduction to walking in the Lake District.

How long is the Hardknott Pass?

2.2km long
Hardknott Pass. At 2.2km long, averaging 13% and with sections of more than 30%, it’s a killer of a climb.

Can you drive up Hardknott Pass?

It is unsuitable for all vehicles in winter conditions. Drivers are expected to give way to oncoming traffic that is ascending the pass. This very steep road is usually open all year, but can be closed for long periods in the winter months as ice makes the bends treacherous.

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Where is Hardknott Fort?

Hardknott Fort is in Eskdale in the western Lake District, beside the road connecting Raveglass on the Cumbrian coast with Ambleside, please try our UK Travel Guide for further information. Browse our interactive map of Roman Sites in Britain to explore our listing of walls, villas, roads, mines, forts, temples, towns and cities.

Was Hardknott the most isolated Roman fort in the UK?

Surely this must have been one of the most isolated and remote Roman outposts in the UK. The Roman road, called the 10th iter, ran from the coastal fort at Ravenglass (Glannaventa) up the Eskdale Valley to Hardknott Fort before continuing over the Hardknott and Wynose passes towards the other Roman forts at Ambleside (Galava) and Kendal beyond.

What was the Roman road to Hardknott?

The Roman road, called the 10th iter, ran from the coastal fort at Ravenglass (Glannaventa) up the Eskdale Valley to Hardknott Fort before continuing over the Hardknott and Wynose passes towards the other Roman forts at Ambleside (Galava) and Kendal beyond.

What happened at Hardknott?

One of the most remote and dramatically sited Roman forts in Britain, the small, three-acre fort at Hardknott enjoyed command of the Eskdale Valley and the Roman road to Ravenglass.