Hardknott Roman Fort

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A horrible drive up to the fort but well worth it!
A horrible drive up to the fort but well worth it!
About the fort: The fort at Hardknott was established early in the second century AD: a fragmentary inscription, dating from the reign of the Emperor Hadrian (117–38), from the south gate records the garrison as the Fourth Cohort of Dalmatians, from the Balkans. 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.
About the fort: Barracks normally occupied the remainder of the fort; at Hardknott, however, no traces of these remain, although the front of the fort possibly contained barracks of stone and timber. At the rear, building would have been extremely difficult owing to the uneven ground, and the soldiers may have been housed in leather tents, remnants of which have been recovered in excavations. The parade-ground, where the garrison exercised and practised drill manoeuvres, lies on a plateau about 218 yards (200 metres) to the east.

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Seathwaite Lodge - 3-Bed Cottage in the Duddon Valley. Pub nextdoor

Seathwaite Lodge - 3-Bed Cottage in the Duddon Valley. Pub nextdoor

Broughton-in-Furness Cumbria
With a stay at this cottage in Broughton in Furness, you'll be 14.3 mi (23 km) from Lake Windermere and 26.2 mi (42.2 km) from Scafell Pike.
We had a wonderful stay at Seathwaite Lodge. The house was very clean, well-equipped, and comfortable. The area is beautiful and perfect for exploring. Gail and John are extremely friendly and helpful hosts, which made us feel very welcome. The pub next door is also very convenient and serves great ...

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Woolpack Inn

Woolpack Inn

3 out of 5
Boot Holmrook England
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The price is AU$213 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
AU$213
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Located in Holmrook, Woolpack Inn is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Eskdale Mill and Hardknott Roman Fort.
For £60 a night I had a clean and comfy bed, a hot shower, and a tea and coffee station. The staff were friendly and helpful. Yes, it is a little noisy and crooked, but it's an old pub with normal pub hours so that's to be expected. I'm a female in my early 30s travelling on my own and I felt very ...

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

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Mountain cottage for 4 with hot tub, waterwheel and stunning views

Mountain cottage for 4 with hot tub, waterwheel and stunning views

Coniston Cumbria
Located in Coniston, this cottage is a 4-minute drive from Old Man of Coniston and 6 minutes from John Ruskin Museum.
Peace and tranquility
Everything was all about the views the peace and quite. We also wanted hill walking and there was plenty of that.

Reviewed on 16 July 2022

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