- To the north of Hadrian’s Wall was a V-shaped ditch and to the south was another line of defense called the “Vallum,” which was constructed gradually.
- Why Was Hadrian’s Wall Built? Hadrian’s frontiers all over the empire had used natural features as boundaries for Roman territories.
- Marching 73 miles from coast to coast, Hadrian’s Wall was built to guard the wild north-west frontier of the Roman Empire.
- Hadrian's Wall was a Roman frontier work of the early 2nd cent. running 70 miles from the Tyne near Newcastle to the Solway west of Carlisle.
- It is worth noting that when Hadrian’s Wall was first built many of its forts actually faced south into the heart of the Brigantian territory.
- Hadrian's Wall was constructed in 122AD. What: It is a huge wall that stretches right across the North of England, named after Emperor Hadrian.
- What Is Hadrian's Wall?
- What Are The Origins Of Hadrian's Wall? | Ancient Tracks | Absolute History
- Hadrians Wall Documentary - History Channel
- You have probably heard of Hadrian’s Wall and you may wonder if it is worth visiting. ... in the west – the full length of Hadrian’s Wall in pictures in just one website.
- Hadrian's Wall was a Roman frontier built not just to prevent movement but also to control movement - especially the movement of the Picts.
- Hadrian's Wall, also known as Pict's Wall or Roman Wall, runs from Wallsend on the River Tyene in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in the West.