"Hadrian's Wall" Northumberland by Helga67

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Between AD 122 and 139 the Roman Emperor Hadrian ordered that a defensive wall should be built to discourage the independent Scottish tribes from marauding into the largely pacified territory to the south.

Today the Hadrian's wall still stands as a remarkable monument to the Roman occupation of Britain. It stretches 117 km (73 miles) from Wallsend-on-Tyne to Bowness. It was built of stones and turf, which was available in the area. Along its length were 20 or so major forts, interspersed with milecastles and signal towers close enough together to allow the quick transference of a warning by fire beacon.

Last visit to Northumberland: Jun 2008
Intro Updated Jul 19, 2008
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vtveen Jan 20, 2009 at 1:10 AM

Mooie foto's van deze indrukwekkende muur. Wij waren er afgelopen september in veel minder mooi weer (hoort bij Engeland).
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nickandchris Oct 6, 2008 at 8:32 AM

Great photo of the wall, doesn't look so bleak here!! Always been cold and windy on our visits!! Oh, and wet.
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sandysmith Aug 7, 2008 at 4:16 AM

have yet to see Hadrian's Wall myself!
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steventilly Jul 21, 2008 at 2:58 PM

Love the opening photo. You write tips slower than I do!