The Roman Map of Britain Lagentium Maiden Castle, Cumbria

Lagentium var. Laguentium (R&C 126) next


Traditionally, Lagentium has be taken to be the same as Castleford, AI 's Legeolio of Iters v and viii.

The form and etymology are uncertain. The assignment is based on a road-connection to Verteris Brough Castle (R&C 127). A possible alternate might exist along Margary 731 from Brough Castle through Sedbergh to the crossing of the Rawthey.

Maiden Castle NY8713

MAIDEN CASTLE NEAR BROUGH

Local stream is a small branch of Blackhause Sike.

EHNMR-628948 MAIDEN CASTLE; STAINMORE; EDEN; CUMBRIA FORT, Roman