The main reason for our trip to Cumbria in April was to take in the two excavated Roman Forts open to the public we had not yet visited.

The first was at Birdoswald, near Gilsland.

On approaching the remains from the car park which is a bit down a small hill you meet this board telling you you are outside the Roman Empire. (As someone born in Caledonia I was quite comfortable with that!)

The wall behind the board:-

The wall with the board to the left:-

Information board:-

Ruins at Birdoswald. The Victorian building erected on the site is to the right here:-

Reverse view of ruins, Victorian building to left:-