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Roman Period

Roman Fort at Ravenglass (Glannoventa)

130
Cumberland, England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Cumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Coastal raiders
Forces
coastal raiders c. 500–1,000.
VS
Victor
Rome
Forces
Romans c. 1,000–2,000
Outcome
Naval supply base established on Cumbrian coast
The Battle

History & Significance

Ravenglass was the key Cumbrian coastal supply fort, linking Irish Sea shipping with the inland road network; the bath house survives as the tallest standing Roman structure in northern England.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Roman Fort at Ravenglass (Glannoventa)

Ravenglass Roman fort bath-house, also known as Walls Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Ravenglass Roman fort
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
High cross shaft, high cross head, and high cross base in St Michael and All Angels churchyard
Scheduled monument · ~1 miles
High cross shaft in St John's churchyard
Scheduled monument · ~1.1 miles
Prehistoric cairnfield and enclosure 750m west of Barnscar settlement
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
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