Mediobogdum Roman Fort

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(c) Ian Alexander 1996-2005
Mediobogdum

Wall of roughly-squared local rock, Hardknott Castle, Cumbria, England
The inset shows the setting of the fort above upper Eskdale on the steep and windy Yew Crags. The roman garrison here was a detachment of 500 cavalry from the faraway Dalmatian coast.