Roman Bath House Remains Ravenglass Cumbria England UK English Heritage
Feb 2018
Highest walls of any similar remains in the UK - free entry to view
The Roman Bath House
Ravenglass Roman bath House
Romans in Ravenglass 5 minute trailer - no subtitles
Discover more about this exciting project to find out how people lived and worked next to the Roman Fort in Ravenglass. Hear from the archaeology experts and volunteers.
Romans in Ravenglass 14 minute film
An exciting project to find out how people lived and worked next to the Roman Fort in Ravenglass. The film includes finds and discoveries. Hear from the archaeology experts, local volunteers and schoolchildren. Full transcript available at:
Roman Fort in Cumbria
The fort was built by William Rufus in 1092 AD and only began to collapse around 1800. It was still in good condition until the early 1920's when more of the South West corner collapsed.
Fly-over Cabus to Lancaster Roman Road
3D Lidar fly-over along the line of the newly discovered Roman Road from Cabus, Nr Garstang, to Lancaster . The route was a total surprise going via Cockerham, which was probably very close to the sea in Roman times.
This is the third part of the route from Walton-le-Dale (Preston) to Lancaster.
Roman Road Littleborough
A video taken from footage shot above and around the Roman Road off the A58 Halifax road out of Littleborough. U.K.
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Ravenglass Cumbria - by Drone
Second in a series of videos from my recent trip to the North of England and Scotland - Ravenglass North Cumbria Coast.
Filmed on my DJI Phantom 3 Advanced
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Disclaimer - none of the aerial filming or photography shown within this channel is paid or carried out with the receipt of a financial reward or personal gain.
Ravenglass - review of 2014
South of Ravenglass village stand the impressive ruins of the Roman Fort and Bath House. They are part of the Hadrian's Wall UNESCO World Heritage site.
HD Day Out at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway & Museum, 23rd August 2017
I came here on 23rd August the day after my birthday and stayed in the Rosegarth Guest House/B&B/ bed and breakfast. The Arlesdale Railway in The Railway Series by Rev. W. Awdry is based on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.[14] In Small Railway Engines (1967), Awdry relates part of a holiday he spent visiting the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway with the Rev. E. R. Boston; the two appear in the book as the Thin Clergyman and the Fat Clergyman, respectively. The Arlesdale Railway was also the focus point in Jock the New Engine, with an incident that was inspired by an accident that happened on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, when Perkins crashed in the back of the shed, and with cameos in other books.[15]
The fictional railway's locomotives are each based on Ravenglass locomotives: Bert, Rex, Mike and Jock are the steam locomotives River Irt, River Esk, River Mite and Northern Rock, while the Sudrian diesels Frank, Sigrid of Arlesdale and Blister 1 & 2 are the Cumbrians Perkins, Shelagh of Eskdale and Cyril.[14] The Arlesdale Railway stations are also visibly based on the Ravenglass ones: Arlesburgh is Ravenglass, Ffarquhar Road is Muncaster Mill, Marthwaite is Irton Road, Arlesdale Green is Eskdale Green and Arlesdale is Dalegarth.[14]
The line features in The Plague Dogs by Richard Adams; the canine protagonists evade the force of paratroopers searching for them by riding from Eskdale to Ravenglass on an empty train.
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a 15 in (381 mm) minimum gauge heritage railway in Cumbria, England. The 7 miles (11.3 km) line runs from Ravenglass to Dalegarth Station near Boot in the valley of Eskdale, in the Lake District. At Ravenglass the line ends at Ravenglass railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line.
The old building at Dalegarth Station near Boot, with Ravenglass-built diesel loco Lady Wakefield
River Esk, with her driver, Peter van Zeller, on the turntable at Ravenglass station
Intermediate stations and halts are at Muncaster Mill, Miteside, Murthwaite, Irton Road, The Green, Fisherground and Beckfoot. The railway is owned by a private company and supported by a preservation society. The oldest locomotive is River Irt, parts of which date from 1894, while the newest is the diesel-hydraulic Douglas Ferreira, built in 2005.
The line is known locally as La'al Ratty and its 3 ft (914 mm) gauge predecessor as Owd Ratty.[1][2]
Nearby attractions include: the Roman Bath House at Ravenglass; the Hardknott Roman Fort, known to the Romans as Mediobogdum, at the foot of Hardknott Pass; the watermills at Boot and Muncaster; and Muncaster Castle, the home of the Pennington family since 1208. The engines I rode on were River Irt and Northern Rock! Fully reccomend you come here!
I also have Jock and Frank in the ERTL/Ertl diecast Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends range!! Plus wooden and Take Along Mike, and Mike, Bert and Rex in the newer take n play range! This day was yellow timetable! Also saw a few of the pacer trains.
Lidar - Ravenglass Roman Fort to Eskdale
The flyover begins at Ravenglass Roman fort and then follows the Roman road up Eskdale. Unfortunately the Lidar data runs out before Hardknott fort but it is still an interesting journey with much to see. Sets the Fort into its context.
Ribchester - Roman road from York
3d Lidar fly over along the line for the Roman road from York into Ribchester.
It begins near Dinckley, goes via Salesbury Hall and finishes at the fort site, marked by the church.
Marvellous Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, England
Marvellous Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass is set in the lovely County of Cumbria, England. It has history going back to the Romans. It was once the site of a Roman lookout tower and part of the Castle is built on its foundations. It has lovely gardens. The guided tour of the Castle is very interesting and informative. There are attractions for all the family. A cafe with all the facilities you need. An Owl Center with other types of birds including Birds of Prey. Tourists will find lots to watch and do. Two daily displays of the Owls and Birds of Prey are accompanied by very talented Falconers. The Castle is a very popular Wedding Venue. There are many special events throughout the year, including History Week, Halloween Week, Outdoor Theatre, Muncaster Festival. Himalaya Gardens. Gift Shop.The famous Tom Fool worked in the Castle.
For a good day out in West Cumbria with many special events every year, choose the Award Winning Muncaster Experience for adventure a tourist destination of distinction.
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The Retreat, Cottage in Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park
This stylish Victorian property sleeping 4, is conveniently located in the historic coastal village of Ravenglass. Across the road from the Retreat is Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway connecting you with one of the Lakes' finest valleys of Eskdale. Closer to home, explore Ravenglass' Roman heritage, fascinating coastline, with walks and cycle routes galore, and the delights of Muncaster Castle and its' must-see rhododendrons.
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Hardknott Fort
Far out on the North western edge of the empire, well over 1000 miles from Rome and over 800 feet above sea level lie the remains of Mediobogdum or Hardknott Fort.
Around 150 Roman forts are known to have existed in England. Construction began soon after the invasion of AD 43 and continued into the fourth century.
Hardknott fort was constructed between 120 and 138 AD, during the reign of Hadrian. It was subsequently evacuated or left with a greatly reduced garrison under the next emperor, Antoninus Pius (AD 138-61) but re-occupied at some time during the mid-2nd century. The fort was finally abandoned by the end of the 2nd century and is a rare UK example of an unmodified 2nd century Roman fort.
During the reign of Emperor Hadrian, and before the construction of the more famous wall, the fort was part of a chain of fortifications to prevent an invasion of Roman Britain.
It was built to control the Roman Road that left the port of Glannoventa (modern day Ravenglass) in the Eskdale Valley and crossed the Hardknott mountain to the fort at Galava or Ambleside. Nowadays, the single-track road is notorious as one of the steepest and most treacherous in Britain, loved by motoring enthusiasts, one can only imagine the difficulty of constructing, supplying and maintaining this military encampment high in the mountains of the Lake District.
Laid out with Roman military precision, Hardknott Fort remains a perfect square 110 meters per wall, with four gates and corner towers. The Roman road would have entered the fort via one gate and led travellers, merchants, and local peasents out through the opposite, ensuring the soldiers could maintain control of the key mountainous terrain, the movement of people and goods, and the levying of taxes.
Within the walls can be seen the remaining outlines of several buildings: two side-by-side granaries, the garrison headquarters building and garrison commander's villa, or Praetorium. In addition to these stone buildings, there would have been timber barracks and there is some evidence of leather tents.
Just outside the northern gate is the parade ground. Below the fort the ruins of a three room bath house complete with a circular hot room are a reminder that not all of life would have been austere and grim for the 500 men and officers of the Fourth Cohort of Dalmatians.
Hardknott Fort is jointly maintained by English Heritage and the National Trust. Not particularly accessible, you must navigate the Hardknott Pass and then walk to the Fort, which is perched on the middle slopes of the Hardknott peak.
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Music tracks from the 2000 epic Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott music composed by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard, conducted by Gavin Greenaway.
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Hadrian's Wall April 2012.
Chesters- Once Brewed- Birdoswald -Carlisle- Bowness-on-Solway- down NW coast to Ravenglass (Roman bath house remains)
Bancroft Roman Villa
A video review of Bancroft Roman Villa in Milton Keynes
Ravenglass Camping and Caravanning Club Site
A walkers paradise set in 6 acres of woodlands and only 500 meters from the seafront.
Its coastal location on the outskirts of Ravenglass, a pretty Roman fishing village, makes our Ravenglass Club campsite ideal for exploring the coastal areas of the Lake District National Park. The campsite sits in six acres of mature woodland, once part of the Muncaster Estate.
This secluded and peaceful setting accommodates up to 70 caravans, motorhomes, trailer tents and tents. The hardstandings for caravans and motorhomes are spacious and there is a lovely tree-lined area for tenters. The campsite also offers three wooden camping pods, modern toilet and shower facilities and a large parent/child shower room. The village of Ravenglass with its three pubs is within walking distance of the campsite.
Coastal, woodland and fell walks can be enjoyed from site and the challenging Scafell Pike is a short drive away. There are also routes for cyclists and Hadrian’s Cycleway starts just along the lane from the site at the Roman Bath House.
Head to Ravenglass and take La’al Ratty, the famous Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. The seven mile journey follows a stunning route through the Eskdale Valley. The mainline coastal train runs through Ravenglass taking in St Bees, Whitehaven and Maryport.
Muncaster Castle, Cumbria
A special thanks to Peter and his wife for granting me permission to fly around Muncaster Castle and it's grounds after everyone had gone home. Although I had limited time to make this film, I hope you can appreciate what a fantatic building it is.
The placename Muncaster contains the Latin word castra, meaning encampment, or fort. It is suspected that the site of the castle lies on foundations dating to the Roman era, which, if they exist, may represent a castellum for the nearby Roman fort of Glannoventa at Ravenglass.
The Muncaster estate was granted to Alan de Penitone in 1208. The oldest parts of the castle include the Great Hall and the 14th century pele tower, a type of watch-tower fortification unique to the English-Scottish border region.