Ravenglass Roman Bath House and Fort
Ravenglass Roman Bath House and Fort
The remains of the bath house of Ravenglass Roman fort, established in AD 130, are among the tallest Roman structures surviving innorthern Britain: the walls stand almost 4 metres (13 feet) high.
The fort at Ravenglass (whose earthworks can be seen near the bath house) guarded what was probably a useful harbour and there is evidence that soldiers stationed here served in Hadrian's fleet.
The remains are located beside a metalled track off the modern road just before Ravenglass village.
Recent clearance of under-growth has revealed the site of the fort itself, bounded by at least one defensive ditch, on the other side of the track.
The bath house was situated just outside the north-east corner of the fort.
Venue Category:
Historic Buildings & Monuments
Activities provided:
Archaeology
Guided Tour
Observing
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities:
No
Curriculum:
Citizenship
Design
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability:
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
Wal's Drive
Ravenglass
Cumbria
CA18 1RW
Venue Contact Number:
0870 333 1181