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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Frontiers of the Roman Empire: Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 7, Scotswood section from Denton Road to Denton Dene

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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Frontiers of the Roman Empire: Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 7, Scotswood section from Denton Road to Denton Dene
Roman defensive wall and earthwork, early 2nd century CE, Scotswood, Newcastle upon Tyne


๐Ÿ• 4 min read ยท Updated 18 May 2026 at 12:49

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๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Scotswood, Newcastle upon Tyne, England (54.982778, -1.685942)
  • Built: Early 2nd century CE under Emperor Hadrian
  • Part of: 118-kilometre frontier wall from River Tyne to Solway Firth
  • UNESCO inscription: 1987

Wall Mile 7 in Scotswood is a segment of Hadrian's Wall and its associated Vallum in northern England ...

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