#BroughamCastle
The earthworks of Brocavum Roman fort, with the #BroughamCastle in the background. The site is at the confluence of the rivers Eamont and Lowther, and not far from where major N/S and E/W Roman roads meet. The landscape speaks.

📷 My own, shivering in Jan 2020

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'The Death of Margaret Russell, Countess of Cumberland - 24 May 1616'

On This Day (16 May) in 1616, Margaret Russell, Countess of Cumberland, died at #BroughamCastle, near #Penrith, her only daughter #LadyAnneClifford being informed of her death five days later.
The Death of Margaret Russell, Countess of Cumberland - 24 May 1616
On this day (24 May) in 1616, died Margaret Russell, the youngest child of Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford and his first wife Margaret St John.
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May 24, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Some excellent photos of #BroughamCastle
#Brougham #Castle off the A66, #Cumbria. Built in the early 13th century on the site of the #Roman #fort #Brocavum. Its location made it a #military #stronghold during the #Wars of #Scottish #Independence
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