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Epiacum Roman Fort (Whitley Castle)

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Epiacum Roman Fort (Whitley Castle)

Epiacum Roman Fort (Whitley Castle)

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    1. Whitley Castle loop on the Pennine Way from Alston — North Pennines

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    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 23, 2019

    Whitley Castle, or Epiacum Roman Fort, was built concurrently with Hadrian's Wall in the second century. It controlled access along the Maiden Way, an important road connecting that frontier with the wider empire. However, the main function of the fort was to guard the lead and silver mines.

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