Οι καλύτερες διαδρομές ποδηλασίας δρόμου Askerton

Σε αυτό το μικρό ιερό μνημείο, υπάρχουν πολλοί λόγοι για τους οποίους ο ποδηλάτης δεν πρέπει να προσπεράσει αδιάφορα, αλλά να σταματήσει για μια στιγμή: Καταρχάς, ο οίκος του Θεού μαζί με το γύρω νεκροταφείο και τον «Σταυρό Bewcastle» που στέκεται στο χώρο, σχηματίζουν μια πολύ αρμονική ενότητα. Επιπλέον, κατά την εξέταση αυτού του σταυρού, κοιτάμε πολύ πίσω στην ιστορία, καθώς η εποχή της δημιουργίας του χρονολογείται στον 7ο ή 8ο αιώνα. Τρίτον, όμως – και κυρίως (!) – η καλλιτεχνική διαμόρφωση του οβελίσκου, που υψώνεται περίπου μέχρι το κάτω άκρο της στέγης της εκκλησίας, λεπταίνοντας ελαφρώς προς τα πάνω, είναι εξαιρετικά αξιοσημείωτη (οι 'Amy' και 'Joe' το έχουν ήδη περιγράψει στις συνεισφορές τους). Το προσωπικό μου συμπέρασμα: Παρόλο που ο πραγματικός σταυρός, που κάποτε στεφάνωνε τον οβελίσκο, λείπει εδώ και πολύ καιρό, παραμένει ένα ακόμα αξιοσημείωτο μικρό ιερό μνημείο!

Along Lanercost Road near Banks in Cumbria, you'll find the well-preserved remains of Leahill Turret (51B), a Roman watchtower built around 122 AD as part of Hadrian's Wall. The tower was fully excavated and consolidated in 1958 and is still visible today to a height of approximately one meter. Leahill Turret served as a staging post between Milecastles 51 and 52, providing Roman soldiers with a strategic vantage point over the northern border region. Inside, traces of a raised platform against the north wall and a later shelter structure against the south wall are visible, suggesting reuse in the 4th century.

Banks East Turret, also known as Turret 52A, is one of the best-preserved watchtowers along the western section of Hadrian's Wall. Built around 122 AD on the orders of Emperor Hadrian, this tower was part of an ingenious network: two turrets stood between each milecastle, manned by a handful of soldiers who guarded the boundary. The tower is built of stone, even though the wall here was originally turf—a rare example of early Roman engineering. You'll find an impressive section of wall reaching 1.75 meters high at the tower itself. The site offers panoramic views of the southern landscape, while the northern terrain is higher—a strategic yet surprising choice.

The Moot Hall is the historic heart of Brampton. This octagonal jewel in downtown Brampton is not only a feast for the eyes, it's also steeped in history. Built in 1817 by the 5th Earl of Carlisle, it replaced a 1648 building used by Cromwell's troops to hold prisoners. Today, it houses a tourist information center and serves as a meeting place for the local council. Don't miss the iron blocks attached to the pavement next to the hall – a rare and evocative reminder of Brampton's past.

Askerton Castle is a rare example of a fortified medieval manor house, situated in remote north Cumbria, about three miles north of Hadrian's Wall. The original building was constructed around 1290 as an unfortified hall, but in the late 15th century, two battlemented towers—the Dacre Tower and the Dovecot Tower—were added by Thomas, Lord Dacre, as part of a border defense against the notorious Border Reivers. In the 16th century, the complex was expanded with a stable block and additional wings for troop accommodation. A third tower on the northwest corner is believed to have been lost, possibly to fire, but traces of its stonework and staircases are still visible in the walls. The structure contains impressive oak beams, dated between 1494 and 1510, and shows clear stages of architectural evolution—from a simple hall to a military stronghold. Although the castle is not open to the public, it is now part of the Askerton Castle Estate, an organic farm that produces beef, lamb, pork, and poultry. The building is a Grade I listed building, indicating its exceptional historical value.

St Cuthbert Bewcastle Church stands on the foundations of a Roman fort and has roots dating back to the 13th century. Although the current building largely dates from the 18th and 19th centuries, parts of the east chancel are still medieval. The church exudes simplicity and tranquility, with a rectangular plan and a wooden gallery on the west side. Within the church, traces of the Border Reivers' turbulent history can be found, including gravestones bearing names like Armstrong and Routledge.

Bewcastle Fort (Latin: Fanum Cocidi) was a Roman fort in the English town of Bewcastle. The fort lay north of Hadrian's Wall and was connected by a road (Maiden Way) to the Banna (Birdoswald) fort on the wall. The fort's Latin name (The Shrine of Cocidius) indicates that it enclosed an existing local shrine. The Romans equated the deity Cocidius with Mars, and the fort was possibly built there to control tribal gatherings. In the second century, the Cohors I Dacorum mil. eq. (a mixed cohort with infantry and cavalry in dual garrisons, with auxiliaries from Dacia) was stationed there. A dual garrison cohort was also likely stationed there in the third century. By 400, before Hadrian's Wall was abandoned, Bewcastle Fort had already been abandoned. Around 1092, Bewcastle Castle was built in a corner of the former fortress, using Roman stone. The church of St. Cuthbert is also located within the old fortress walls.

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