Alston Moor, Cumbria:

Visit Whitley Castle ... Britain's highest stone built Roman fort

At 330m (1050ft) above sea level, Whitley Castle "Epiacum" is the highest stone built Roman fort in Britain. It housed a garrison for about 500 men and was probably built to control lead and silver mining. Pottery found at a small scale excavation in the 1950s suggests that the fort was built about the same time as Hadrian's Wall, in the year 122.
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Alston TIC celebrates its 10th year

Alston's award winning Tourist Information Centre (TIC) celebrates its 10th anniversary on Thursday, 1 April and the local community and businesses are coming together to join the TIC staff in celebrating their achievements from 1-3pm at Alston Town Hall.
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Alston Art Fair

Alston Artists invite art-lovers to Alston's very first Art Fair, over the first weekend in December. Alston Art Fair, showcasing the work of seven professional artists at Alston House Hotel, coincides with the popular Alston Craft Fair, running from Friday 4 December to Sunday 6 December. Entry to both events is free, and their different venues are separated by only a couple of minutes' walk.
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