The Highest Roman Highway: Walking High Street And The Conquest Of The Fells

Join us as we trek across Britain's stunning Lake District to uncover the history the landscape holds, tracing the 54 mile route of Roman legionaries. This documentary explores how Rome conquered and controlled the challenging northern frontier, from their initial military deployment that overwhelmed the native Brigantes to their strategic infrastructure. We walk the incredible High Street and discover the remote garrison at Hardnot Fort, Rome's most exposed outpost. The journey reveals not just military might, but also the civilizing influence of the empire, from exploiting lead mines to establishing the sophisticated port of Ravenglass, which connected this barbarian land with the wider Roman world for over 300 years. From Uncovering The Band Of Brothers, Series 01, Episode 02 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Best History Documentaries is part of The Little Dot Studios Network. Please forward any queries to [email protected]. #HistoryDocumentary #HistoryHit #x