Gabrosentum was the location of a Roman fort and a minor settlement.
see Roman Britain
see Birley, E. 1948 The Roman fort at Moresby. CW 2 48, 71.
see Jefferson, S. 1842 The History and Antiquities of Cumberland II, Allerdale Ward. Carlisle.
see Whellan, W. 1860 The History and Topography of the Counties of Cumberland and Westmorland. Pontefract.
see Wright, R.P. & Phillips. E.J. 1975. The Roman Inscribed and Sculptured Stones in Carlisle Museum. Carlisle.