Roman Remains

Cumbria has a fascinating history, and its museums are the place to find out about the county’s maritime and industrial past. You can learn about shipbuilding, the slave trade, paper and pencil making, and the mining industry. Other museums highlight the county’s social history and famous people from Beatrix Potter to Laurel and Hardy. The Romans, border reivers, and the middle ages are the themes of other museums. The variety of offerings covers all aspects of the county, and there is much to interest all ages.

Undoubtedly the outstanding Roman remain in Cumbria is the part of Hadrian’s wall that runs through the county from Bowness-on-Solway to Birdoswald and beyond. Hardknott and Birdoswald Roman forts are the best examples in Cumbria of this defensive stone rampart. Little else remains of the wall and its mile castles, although a wall walking map and route are available.

Lesser known examples of Roman remains exist at Burwens, a settlement on Crosby Ravensworth fell, and the High St Roman road from Brougham to Troutbeck Park.

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