4. NORTHERN ENGLAND

Abstract

(2) Carlisle (to Old Carlisle), Roman Road, RR75 (NY 37736 54046):36 it has always been assumed that this road initially followed Wigton Road (A595) leaving Carlisle. However, LiDAR has shown that this was almost certainly not the case as there is evidence (NY 37736 54046) that the Roman line is more direct and maintains the alignment with the A595 southwest of the recent A689 roundabout. A possible further visible trace at Chances Park (NY 38588 54795) is also on this alignment, but landscaping for the park may have created a false clue. However, supporting this line is that the Ordnance Survey first edition 6-inch map indicates an old boundary aligned with and between these two sections. All this would suggest the road was heading towards Dalston Road/Shaddongate (B5299) and a crossing of the River Caldew. It is most likely a common bridge was shared with the road to Kirkbride. FIG. 13. The probable Roman road between Kirkbride and Bowness. Solid red lines denote LiDAR evidence. Dashed lines are interpolated. (© D. Ratledge. Base LiDAR data © Crown Copyright)