Milefortlet 21

Milefortlet 21 was a Milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences. These defences were contemporary with defensive structures on Hadrian's Wall. Its remains exist as reconstructed turf ramparts and ditch, reinstated to its original profile.

Type: Monument
Description: milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences, in Crosscanonby, Allerdale, England, UK
Also known as: “Milefortlet 21 (Swarthy Hill)”, “Swarthy Hill Milefortlet (MF 21)”, “Swarthy Hill milefortlet 21, 80m south of the Saltpans, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast”, and “Swarthy Hill Roman Mile Fortlet 21”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St John the Evangelist’s Church and Christ Church And Sunday School.

St John the Evangelist’s Church

Church

Photo: Nigel Monckton, CC BY-SA 2.0.

St John the Evangelist's Church is in the village of Crosscanonby, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Solway, the archdeaconry of West Cumberland and the diocese of Carlisle. St John the Evangelist’s Church is situated 3,500 feet south of Milefortlet 21.

Christ Church And Sunday School

Church

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Christ Church And Sunday School is situated 1½ miles northeast of Milefortlet 21.

St Mungo’s Church, Dearham

Church

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St Mungo's Church is in the village of Dearham, Cumbria, England. The church is dedicated to St Mungo, also known as Kentigern, the apostle of Strathclyde. St Mungo’s Church, Dearham is situated 2½ miles south of Milefortlet 21.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Crosscanonby and Crosby.

Crosscanonby

Village

Photo: David Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Crosscanonby is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, historically part of Cumberland, near the Lake District National Park in England. It is situated within the Solway Coast, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Crosby

Village

Photo: Alexander P Kapp, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Crosby is a small village in the county of Cumbria, historically within Cumberland, near the Lake District National Park. It is 3 miles north-east of Maryport + 25.1 miles south-west of Carlisle, on the A596 road.