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Birdoswald Roman Fort
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“For a quick lesson in the building of Roman defences, it would be hard to find better than Birdoswald - also known as Banna which means ‘Tongue’. This is a reflection of its spectacular location above the River Irthing affording an excellent view over the unruly tribes below. Birdoswald has the best preserved defences of any Wall fort along Hadrian’s Wall. It was an important base for about 1,000 Roman soldiers over 300 years. A Roman fort, turret, and milecastle can all be seen on this excellent stretch of the Wall. Beginning life nearly 2000 years ago as a Roman Fort, Birdoswald has since been home to Dark Age Chieftains, Border Reivers and Victorian farmers. The Border Reivers were raiders along the Anglo-Scottish border for nearly three hundred years. When out raiding, or riding, as it was termed, the Reivers rode light on hardy ponies renowned for the ability to pick their way over the boggy moss lands. Many Reivers later became mercenaries or were forced to serve in the army. This enforced service was handed down as a penalty in lieu of their families being put to death. ”
Gilsland, Cumbria
CA8 7DD
Visit Website
Apr - Sep: Daily 10 - 5:30
Oct: Daily 10-4
Adult: £4.10
Child: £2.10
Concession: £3.10
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