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55: 88: 440: 38: 568:. This is one of the largest remaining Roman structures in England, originally covering an estimated area of 30 yards (27 m) by 13 yards (12 m) and with walls up to 12 feet (3.7 m) high, though only one end is now visible. Excavations of the rest of the foundations have since been covered and are not visible. The property is now maintained by 95: 62: 271: 485:
Since the lead seal was discovered two other objects, a Roman military diploma from the beach by the fort at Ravenglass and a fragment of a Roman altar from Muncaster, have been found. These both name the
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a charter for a market at Ravenglass on Saturdays and a yearly fair on the festival of St. James, 5 August. In 1297 Ravenglass was described as a port along with
1088: 849: 130: 783:- based on the novel of the same name by John Rowe Townsend - was predominantly filmed in Ravenglass which represented the fictional location of Skirlston. 801: 257: 696: 283: 894: 999: 889: 550: 355: 337: 87: 1118: 288: 245: 211: 761:. It also has minor tracks running northwards and southwards via tidal fords, which are unsuitable for normal motor vehicles. 754:, which runs inland up Eskdale. This serves both as a tourist attraction and as local transport during its operating season. 751: 731: 688: 424: 175: 494:. The fort occupied the most southerly point of the Cumbrian coastal defence system, which can be seen as an extension of 123: 1108: 300: 576: 561: 443: 412: 964: 743: 347: 342: 225: 704: 546: 591: 400: 602: 517:) of 500 soldiers. The town was a regional supply point for much of north-western Roman Britain, with a 165: 1063:
Pixley, Andrew (2022) The Intruder - booklet included with the blu-ray release of the series by Network
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The village dates back to at least the 2nd century, when it was an important naval base for the
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Muncaster Castle and Ravenglass Bath House article at www.cambridgemilitaryhistory.com
1097: 825: 629: 595: 691:, both of which have elected councils and are responsible for different aspects of 506: 450: 139: 850:"Ruins of a Roman Bath and the Foundations of a Castle – Ravenglass and Muncaster" 601:'Renglas' appears in charters and other records of the late 12th century. In 1208 1026: 989: 652: 477:
during the fourth century. Due to this it was suggested that Ravenglass was not
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and meaning "Glas's part or share". The terminal element might be Gaelic
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and prove beyond reasonable doubt that Ravenglass was the Roman
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Millward, Roy; Robinson, Adrian Henry Adrian Wardle (1972).
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There are multiple explanations of the origin of the name
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Ravenglass is connected by a minor road to the nearby
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Eskdale and Rafnglass (modern Ravenglass) feature in
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Cumbria - Part 2 - Volume 5 of Landscapes of Britain
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Ravenglass is located in the former Borough of Copeland
Ravenglass is located in Cumbria
Cumbria
OS grid reference
SD0896
Civil parish
Muncaster
Unitary authority
Cumberland
Ceremonial county
Cumbria
Region
North West
Country
England
Sovereign state
Post town
Postcode district
CA18
Dialling code
Police
Cumbria
Fire
Cumbria
Ambulance
North West
UK Parliament
Barrow and Furness
UK

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