Hardknott Roman Fort

The fort at Hardknott was established early in the second century AD: a fragmentary inscription, dating from the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.The fort was demilitarised in the late 130s, when the Romans reoccupied southern Scotland, but was regarrisoned under Marcus Aurelius in the 160s; it was finally abandoned very early in the third century.Objects found around the fort suggest that thereafter its ruins offered temporary shelter to passing patrols and travellers.Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant's house and bath house.

I had a wonderful outing on Harter Fell. Parking down in the bottom of the valley at Jubilee Bridge I took in the Roman Fort and then went up to to Hard Knott Hill and then over to Harter Fell. All on a sunny blue sky day. The roman fort was very interesting and the views all round were great. The views from Harter Fell topped the lot...plus the little scramble to get to the true summit of course.

Incredible remains of a Roman fort. This lofty spot looking out over Eskdale valley is free to wander around.