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Lost Roman Road. Bridge on Roman Foundation.

WC21 (UK) Productions Ltd

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A variety of roads from different eras can be found at the famous Hartside Pass on the North Pennines. But are any of them Roman?

In this film we explore one contender, proposed years ago by Alan Richardson, but seemingly now forgotten. As well as exhibiting some Roman characteristics there's an intriguing bridge, which Alan proposed stood on Roman foundations.

Naturally we'll take a look at the bridge, but has it been renovated beyond recognition? And what has all this got to do with Rory Stewart?

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Main “Broadcaster”: Darren Spratt
Script Consultant: Jim Murray
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#romanroad #romanbridge #hartsidepass #rorystewart

00:00 Hartside Pass
01:31 Titles
01:44 Objectives
02:04 "Corbriggate"
03:07 Walking the Road
11:51 Bridge with Roman Origins
18:03 Final Thoughts
20:39 Outro

20 Comments

@thedoughnut324 11 months ago

I really don't know why i clicked on this video at the start but i am fascinated by this now.

@haraldschmidt8828 11 months ago

One cannot even imagine the sacrifices this 57-year-old man makes to present another great video to his followers.

@morrisminor19481971 11 months ago

Finest , most accurate description of the listed building system ever explained

@DadgeCity 11 months ago

I like how you leave the gates open to wind us up.

@grodley6875 11 months ago (edited)

17:14 - Woah there Darren! Look at the 'Pre' photo again, and consider the angle and intensity of the sunlight when the photo was taken, plus the fact that the earlier image appears to look down somewhat on the structure, whereas your 'Now' view is on the same level as the stones. That long, horizontal stone in your 'Now' image (the stone you think has changed) only looks like (two?) smaller stones in the Pre image because a flat stone above it juts out and is casting a strong shadow across the left hand side of it. It is in fact the same, long, horizontal stone in both images. See the dark staining on the right hand end of the stone and the small, triangular rock chip filling the joint directly to the right? Also, at 17:34, there is a small rock flake, covered by the pink dash in the 'SSE' position of your circle. It's the same flake in both images. No way such small chips of rock would be retained in a full rebuild. I'm pretty sure the set of flatter stones you highlight here are unmoved. It's just the very different light conditions and slight change of camera angle that make them appear different across the images. Also, the course of chunkier stones above these flatter ones, appears unchanged to me. Note a small, square chunk of one of the larger blocks, top right of the 'Now' image at 17:14 which has dropped off over time. In the 'pre' image, you can see it still in place, but looking ready to drop. All else is the same on these larger blocks between the two images.

@AdamMorganIbbotson 11 months ago

Going to get myself to this ASAP - what an amazing place!

Can't believe the bridge isn't a scheduled monument... or protected in any way otherwise! Modern laws state that anything equivelent to a scheduled monument has to be treated as such - so doubt such a thing would go through today. Then again, it's so poorly documented, I doubt anyone would clock onto it.

Your channel is made for stuff like this - antiquarian perfection.

@Ice_Karma 3 months ago

17:24 That's a shadow.

@Just-NaGi-Tomo13 11 months ago

Heard he still out there under the bridge scaring tourist and hiker, and become a local legend.

@Ice_Karma 3 months ago

17:33 Shadow and angle.

@MarkGould-y8y 11 months ago

Thanks Darren another great watch and you make these video's so well with both fun and facts.

@Henery6064 11 months ago

Fascinating as usual, the outro was hilarious! , keep going your making a hell of a job of it !

@andrewatcarpathian 11 months ago

Hi Darren. It’s a definite Agger Do from me. The bridge is indeed magnificent and could well have Roman footings. The rebuild looks well done. 👏👏👍😀

@blakebufford6239 4 months ago

Great stuff Mr. Darren! You are a real detective.

@frikartii 11 months ago

I don't subscribe to channels until I've watched a couple or more of its videos and of course, found them enjoyable. So, subscribed I am. As for 57, I was that age once, I don't recall it specifically but apparently it lasted for a whole year, see you next week. 😊

@JillessJack 11 months ago

The fact that the later medieval cuts through the earlier direct-oriented road must surely strongly suggest Roman origin?

@sawyerhja 11 months ago

A tantalising topic. A very professionally produced video. Fascinating from start to finish.

@7th-Officer 10 months ago

I just found this video on my recommended and it simply really intrigued me. This is a very nice presentation, I love the humor and vibe.

@christinesimpkin570 11 months ago

Thank you Mr. WC 21. Another superb and totally engrossing video.
Your dedication is, as always, to be much admired.
I was a little concerned when you ventured under the gorgeous bridge. Slippery business 😮
I was hoping your brave decision was not going to be a bridge too far, but i am a clucking old hen!
Great outro 👌

@JamesTitcombOSwarthoull 11 months ago

Love the listed buildings clarification.

@DiAnnaMcGill-po3fn 11 months ago

Agger do, really does look like a Roman road. Toss up regarding the bridge, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the bridge foundations are Roman. Thank you for making the trek & inviting us along.