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A Roman camp, said to be of national significance, has been discovered on the outskirts of Keswick.
The discovery, near the famous Castlerigg Stone Circle, is thought to date back to the first century and has solved a mystery spanning hundreds of years.
Historians always predicted there was a Roman presence in the Keswick area and now the underground remains of an ancient structure the size of eight football pitches has been found.

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Castlerigg Stone Circle (alt. Keswick Carles, Carles, Carsles or Castle-rig) near Keswick in England is one of the most visually impressive prehistoric monuments in Britain and is the most visited stone circle in Cumbria.

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Latitude:  54°36'10.18"N, Longitude:   3° 5'54.18"W

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The secrets of a 14th century castle and a second stone circle could soon be unveiled near Keswick.
Remains of the mystery 14th castle, which was abandoned over 500 years ago, and a prehistoric stone circle are being hunted out in an investigation at Castlerigg on the eastern outskirts of the town.

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