aerial photograph of Watercrook Roman fort Kendal Cumbria UK. Watercrook Roman fort was first constructed around 90AD around the same time as the nearby forts at Ambleside and Hardknott. The fort was in use until around the Roman withdrawal with evidence for occupation until 369AD. The fort is surrounded by a vicus which is the civilian settlement which grows up around a fort. The Roman Name of the fort is uncertain which suggestions it may have been called Alavana , Alone or Medibogdo