Maia Roman Fort, Roman fort ruins in Bowness-on-Solway, England
The stone remains of Maia Fort stretch across 7 acres on a 50-foot-high promontory overlooking the Solway Firth towards Scotland.
Built in 120 AD as a wooden structure, the fort was later reconstructed in stone and served as the western terminal of Hadrian's Wall.
The fort stones were repurposed by local inhabitants to construct buildings in Bowness-on-Solway, including the Norman church of St Michael.
The archaeological site sits beneath the modern village, making surface exploration limited to interpretive signs and geological surveys.
The garrison of 800 soldiers monitored sea approaches and land crossings between Roman Britain and Scotland from this strategic coastal position.
Part of: Hadrian's Wall
GPS coordinates: 54.95170,-3.21604
Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:58
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