Places to see in ( Silloth - UK )
Places to see in ( Silloth - UK )
Silloth is a port town and civil parish in Cumbria, England. It sits on the shoreline of the Solway Firth, 22 miles west of Carlisle. The town of Maryport lies 12 miles (19 km) to the south, down the B5300 coast road which also passes through the villages of Blitterlees, Beckfoot, Mawbray, and Allonby. Wigton is twelve miles to the east, along the B5302 road, which also passes through the village of Abbeytown, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) to the south-east. Silloth has a population of 2,932, reducing slightly to 2,906 at the 2011 Census.
Historically a part of Cumberland, the town is one of the finest examples of a Victorian seaside resort in the North of England. Silloth developed in the 1860s onwards around the terminus of the railway from Carlisle and associated docks which had begun construction in 1855 to replace Port Carlisle as the deep-water port for Carlisle.
For the first time workers from the factories of Carlisle were presented with affordable access to the seaside and the town flourished as a destination for day trippers. The town reached the peak of its popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Recent years have seen a great deal of development with many of the sea facing properties having received facelifts. The main central attraction is a large expansive green that is utilised throughout the year to host various events and activities.
Silloth's largest church is Christ Church, situated in a complete rectangular plot which was planned into the original town design. It is on a commanding site at Criffel Street and the body of the church was completed in 1870. The porch tower and large broach spire were completed later in 1878, and house a ring of 8 bells which are chimed. It was designed by Carlisle architect Charles John Ferguson in the Gothic style, and is built with an interesting mix of local sandstone, and granite which was brought by the North British Railway from Newry in Northern Ireland. Much of the interior is faced with yellow brick trimmed with red. Several other churches and chapels of various denominations are also located within the town or its outskirts.
One of the busiest ports in Cumbria, Silloth is owned and operated by Associated British Ports. The main cargoes are wheat, fertiliser, molasses, forest products and general cargo. Tourism is a major economic player in Silloth, with dozens of large and small static and touring caravan parks located within a ten-mile (16 km) radius of the town centre. This is responsible for the tremendous growth in the population on most days throughout the summer months.
Amenities include a championship golf course ranked amongst the country's top fifty courses, several hotels and bed and breakfasts, public houses, tea rooms and eateries. There is a local 'free' newspaper published monthly entitled 'The Solway Buzz' - distributed to households in the area by a team of volunteers - which covers news and events in Silloth and the surrounding area.
Silloth also prides itself in its coastline along the Solway Firth which has been described in one of the country's leading sea fishing publications, Total Sea Angling, as having the best flatfish fishing coastline in the country, with over 20 miles (32 km) of beach and promenade to choose from. Bait and equipment are also available locally. Wind and kite surfing are also popular along the coast at Allonby, 8 miles (13 km) from Silloth town centre.
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Visit Hadrian's Wall
Stretching 73 miles (80 Roman miles) across the country from Wallsend in the east to Bowness on the Solway Firth Hadrian’s Wall was built under the orders of Emperor Hadrian in AD122.
Hadrian’s Wall became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, joining a list of places that are so special they are deemed important to the whole of humanity. Hadrian's Wall leaves a lasting impression on any who visit, including writer George RR Martin who used it as inspiration for his own Wall in the bestselling books and hit TV series, Game of Thrones.
Hadrian's Wall
Welcome to Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the UK's most iconic landmarks. Built under the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, the wall snakes 73 miles between Wallsend in the east and Bowness on Solway in the west.
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Hadrian's Wall Path
A scenic walk along Hadrian's Wall Path - From Bowness on Solway to Wallsend. Some 84 miles long.
The Solway Firth
Travelling along the west coast takes you through many historic towns and villages. The Solway Coast is renowned for spectacular sunsets and provides a haven of peace for you to enjoy. It is of international importance for bird life and rare plants and its vast array of different habitats provide homes for many animals.
Housesteads Roman Fort - Full Tour. Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland
Housesteads is the most complete Roman fort in Britain today. Perched high on a wild escarpment, this isolated location really gives visitors a true sense of what it was like for the legionaries living at the edge of the Roman Empire. My film takes you on an entire tour around the fort.
Reasons to visit –
• This is the most complete Roman fort in Britain.
• Impressive views and location on Hadrian’s Wall.
• Best preserved Roman toilet in Britain.
• The only Hospital found in Roman Britain.
• A museum crammed with sculptures and artifacts.
• Great place to start a walk along the wall.
This is a great place to start a walk along Hadrians Wall. To the west of the fort in a wooded area is a section of the wall, which has been integrated into the walking trail. This is the only part of the wall that you can officially walk on.
You can get to Housesteads by car, bus (AD122) or by walking along Hadrian's Wall. From the main car park there is a short uphill walk. There is disabled access to the museum but the site itself has limited access as it is on a steep slope and has steps. There is disabled parking at the museum to avoid the uphill walk to the fort but must be arranged with the visitor centre. The AD122 only runs from the end of March until the end of September.
The site is run by English Heritage and is also free to National Trust members. The site is open most of the year but opening times vary, check the website for details.
The visitor centre,, next to the fort, has limited facilities and portable toilets. The main centre by the car park has better facilities but is a 10 minute walk from the fort.
Location: Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6NN.
The History bit -
Hadrian’s Wall started to be built in AD122, for 300 years it remained the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire and is the most important Roman monument built in Britain. The Wall was built to protect the Empire from the northern barbarians and to control the population and trade.
The fort was built after work on the wall had already started. The decision to build a fort on the wall may have been in response to barbarian attacks. The fort was defended by 800 legionaries.
In AD 139 the Romans advanced into Scotland and created the Antonine Wall. Whilst some of Hadrian’s Wall was abandoned Housesteads appears to have continued to be occupied. The Antonine Wall was abandoned in AD 158 and once again Hadrian’s Wall became the Roman's main defensive line.
The auxiliary troops at Housesteads would have been under continued threat of attack. In the AD 150s, 180s and again in AD 367 there was serious unrest in Britain. During the AD 180s the wall was over-run and a general and his troops were killed. There was extensive building work during the reign of Septimus Severus indicating Housesteads played a role during the invasion of Scotland AD 208 - 211.
During its lifetime Housesteads was garrisoned by auxiliary infantry troops, cavalry and even archers. The auxiliary infantry unit of Tungrians, originated from Belgium. At one time soldiers from a regiment of Syrian bowmen were stationed at Housesteads, the range of their arrows providing an excellent addition to the fort’s defences. In the third century a small cavalry unit of Frisians ( from Holland) were stationed at the fort.
Interesting facts –
The Romans called the fort Vercovicium which means “hilly place” or “settlement on the slope”.
The fort had no natural supply of water and the Romans relied on collecting rain water for drinking and bathing water.
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Hadrian's Wall at Cawfields Quarry, Northumberland, UK
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This is a point some seven km or so to the west of Steel Rig. The countryside is as remarkable as ever and in a way the former quarry has added to the beauty of this spot. It is now a National Park recreation site with a lake, easy-access paths, a pond and waymarked trails. The pond was formed when the quarry was abandoned.
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Hadrian's Wall Project Video 1
Part one of three videos created for the World Heritage Site at Hadrian's Wall. Here we follow Roger Clegg, the official photographer of Hadrian's Wall as he discusses how to take good photographs.
These videos are going to be part of a huge interactive map that goes along the route of Hadrian's Wall from west to east where the viewer can click on certain locations along the wall and watch a video clip and/or read abit of imformation on the location.
Dove Crag Freezing Fog - 17.5 January 2011,Winter Ice, lake district, Cumbria
Quick vid of a walk in January 2011 with my brother
the fog came rolling in from no where !!!
this is how fast the weather can change in the lakes !!!
Hadrians Wall Path May 2015 Newcastle upon Tyne to Heddon on the Wall
Walk along Hadrians Wall Path from Wallsend to Heddon on the Wall and then to Chesters Roman Fort(First part of the walk)