Alauna, Roman fort archaeological site in Maryport, England
The remains of Alauna include military structures, civilian settlements, and a Roman road extending from the northern gate across 20 hectares of land.
Constructed around AD 122 during Emperor Hadrian's reign, this fort served as a command base for coastal defenses along the Cumbrian coast of Roman Britain.
The Senhouse Roman Museum displays numerous stone altars discovered at Alauna, providing details about military commanders and religious ceremonies of Roman soldiers.
Located on a coastal ridge with coordinates 54.7224°N and 3.49127°W, the site offers views across the Solway Firth toward southwestern Scotland.
Geophysical surveys between 2000 and 2003 revealed evidence of an earlier, larger fort beneath the current ruins and traces of a Roman port.
Location: Cumbria
Location: Maryport
Part of: Roman Cumbrian Coast defences, borders of the Roman Empire
GPS coordinates: 54.72240,-3.49127
Latest update: April 19, 2025 13:11
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