It started as a turf wall, stretching from across from the mouth of the Tyne to the Solway Firth, but was later converted to stone. The section fronting the western edge of the Solway Firth did not feature a curtain wall but had a series of forts, milefortlets and signal turrets placed at strategic intervals to secure the coastal defences and supply lines.
Near Maryport, the Romans built a major fort Alauna at a junction with the Roman road that led to Papcastle near Cockermouth. The Romans remained here for roughly years, departing in AD and surrendering the area to Romano-British tribes, who were in turn colonised by Viking settlers who infiltrated rivers along the coast and founded settlements such as Flimby and Crosscanonby; and later the Normans, who built the beautiful churches at Dearham and Crosscanonby.
Both churches display stone carvings that portray the transition from pagan cults to Christian worship. The town of Maryport owes its existence to the mining of coal and the foresighted patronage of Humphrey Senhouse of Netherhall. In the early 18th century, the area was little more than a fishing hamlet at the mouth of the river Ellen, known as Ellenfoot owned by the Senhouse family.
The town expanded rapidly in a planned way that incorporated elegant features such as cobbled Fleming Square surrounded by graceful Georgian architecture. By the town had inhabitants and 90 ships. Maryport was built to capitalise on the discovery of nearby coal deposits. Initially the coal was brought in by packhorses to be loaded onto ships for export.
The 19th century saw the completion of the Maryport to Carlisle railway and new ship docks Elizabeth and Senhouse Docks , which enabled large quantities of coal, iron ore, steel rails, timber, cotton, cattle and other goods to be brought in and out of the port.
In the peak year of , over , tons of coal were shipped out of Maryport. Shipping and shipbuilding were primary industries, and many master mariners lived in palatial Georgian houses near to the docks.
The town was the birthplace of Thomas Henry Ismay, one of the great shipping magnates of the time and owner of the White Star Line which built the ill-fated Titanic. Other local shipping names include the Hine Brothers who founded the Holme Shipping Line in and the Ritsons who constructed the first iron ships at Maryport. The fishing village of Allonby enjoys some beautiful far-reaching views over to Scotland and the Isle of Man.
Its sand and shingle beach follows the edge of a wide crescent-shaped bay that is ideal for windsurfing and kite surfing. It has one of the most modern creameries in England on its doorstep, with several local outlaying farms supplying milk on a daily basis.
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars, inscriptions and sculptures from the adjacent Roman fort and civilian settlement.
Meet the Romans and discover how they lived and what they ate during their time in Britain. Part of the Maryport Taste of the Sea Festival. Maryport to Ireby - 27 miles.
A gently graded and meandering route which takes in the coastal village of Allonby before levelling inland to Aspatria and Mealsgate. Young visitors can follow a trail around the museum, look for clues and find out more about the Romans. Share this:. In this section. Roman Attractions. In all, over miles of inspiring encounters with our Roman past can be found at a multitude of key sites and a. Find out more. Other attractions. British school, High Street, built ; replaced by new school, North Street, Church of England school built , enlarged and Infant school, George Street, built Netherhall School built as secondary modern school on edge of town , becoming mixed comprehensive and specialist sports college Customs house and harbour office built ; court house recorded Senhouse Roman Museum opened in former Naval Reserve training battery built Township map.
Skip to main content. You are here Home. Maryport New town and port founded in midth century, in Cross Canonby parish, Allerdale below Derwent ward, Cumberland. Acreage: 1, acres [ ha] in Schools: Town could boast 14 schools in Netherhall School built as secondary modern school on edge of town , becoming mixed comprehensive and specialist sports college Other institutions: Customs house and harbour office built ; court house recorded The Place-name Maryport Placenames -sources of information Maryport - historical place-name forms.
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