Cawthorn Roman Camp
Nearly 2,000 years ago the Romans built a group of fortifications overlooking the central moorlands of the National Park. This easygoing 1-mile trail offers you the opportunity to discover these remarkable earthworks and to imagine what life must have been like for the legionnaires who built them. The views from the escarpment almost defy description – from this vantage point the splendour of the North York Moors unfolds in front of you.
Almost 20 centuries ago the Romans built a series of fortifications on the northernmost tip of their mighty empire. Now known as Cawthorn Roman Camps, the ditches and banks still stand as an impressive reminder of their ingenuity. The camps were bought by the North York Moors National Park in 1983 to look after the area and to help visitors discover its secrets. Removing trees and scrub from the forts has safeguarded the archaeology. Bracken is also being controlled and footpaths have been made to help reduce the impact of visiting the monument.
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