Hardknott Roman Fort
📍 Cumbria, England
About
Hardknott Roman Fort is an archeological site, the remains of the Roman fort Mediobogdum, located on the western side of the challenging Hardknott Pass in the English Lake District. The fort was built between 120 and 138 on a rocky spur, and was initially garrisoned by a detachment of the Cohors IV Delmatarum from the Dalmatian coast. It was abandoned around a decade later, then reoccupied circa 200 and remained in use for much of the next two centuries.
Built early in the reign of Emperor Hadrian (AD 117-138) to guard the road connecting the Cumbrian coast with the heart of the Lake District. Known in Roman times as Mediobogdum. The remote, exposed location meant garrison life was harsh. Well-preserved remains include the headquarters building, commandant's house, bathhouse, and a levelled parade ground. One of England's most spectacularly located ancient monuments.
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