Alavana

Alavana is a tentative name for a Roman fort at Watercrook, about 3.2 km (2 mi) south of Kendal in Cumbria, England. The fort was originally constructed around AD 90 in timber and rebuilt in stone around AD 130 during Hadrian's reign. It was abandoned for approximately 20 years during the Antonine occupation of Scotland before being refurbished under Marcus Aurelius. The fort remained occupied until around AD 270. The Roman name Medibogdo has been suggested, reflecting its strategic river-bend position. The remains are largely buried beneath a local farm, while excavated artifacts are displayed at Kendal Museum[1].