The Hardknott Pass and Roman Fort

Hardknott Fort (known to the Romans as MEDIOBOGDUM) is near the Eskdale end of Hardknott Pass which, with Wrynose Pass, connects Eskdale with central Lakeland. (one of the most thrilling and challenging drives in Lakeland!)

The Roman Fort, one of the loneliest outposts of the Roman Empire, built between AD120 and AD138 is on a spectacular site overlooking the pass which forms part of the Roman road from Ravenglass to Ambleside and Brougham at Penrith. The walls surrounded granaries, barracks, and a commandant's house. The baths, with a sequence of three rooms can be seen outside the main walls. An area of flattened ground is believed to be a parade area.

The fort is on land owned by the National Trust, and maintained by English Heritage.

 

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