Mountains & hills · North West England
Alavna Roman Fort
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Alavna Roman Fort — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Tim Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport · 1.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Alavna Roman Fort is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alavna Roman Fort is a historical site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This fort is a remnant of Roman military architecture, reflecting the strategic importance of the area during the Roman occupation. Visitors can explore the remains of the fortifications and gain insight into the Roman presence in Britain. The surrounding mountainous terrain offers a scenic backdrop for those interested in both history and nature.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7221, -3.4901
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Maryport
- Postcode
- CA15 6JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport — 1.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615655 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alavna Roman Fort?
- Alavna Roman Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA15 6JN), in the parish of Maryport.
- What is Alavna Roman Fort?
- Alavna Roman Fort — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Alavna Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA15 6JN.
- Is Alavna Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Alavna Roman Fort is part of the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Alavna Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA15 6JN.