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Roman Period

Roman Fort at Bewcastle Established and Raided

122–400
Cumbria, England
Also known as: Fanum Cocidii garrison · Bewcastle outpost fort
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cumbria, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Northern raiders
Forces
northern raiders c. 150–300.
VS
Victor
Rome
Forces
Romans c. 400–600 garrison
Outcome
Outpost fort north-west of Hadrian Wall garrisoned to control Irthing gap and watch approaches from Selgovae territory
The Battle

History & Significance

Bewcastle (Fanum Cocidii) was an important outpost fort dedicated to the local god Cocidius, whose cult was widely observed by the Hadrian Wall garrison and may represent incorporation of local religious practice into Roman military life.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Roman Fort at Bewcastle Established and Raided

Hall Hills medieval dispersed settlement 370m WNW of St Cuthbert's Church
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
Medieval dispersed settlement 210m WNW of Lukes Cottage
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
Bewcastle Roman fort, high cross shaft in St Cuthbert's churchyard, and Bew Castle medieval shell keep castle
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
Towerbrae round cairn
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
Medieval shieling on Espy Bank 35m south of Esby Well
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
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