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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Frontiers of the Roman Empire: Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall 171m long across Millers Dene playing field

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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Frontiers of the Roman Empire: Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall 171m long across Millers Dene playing field
Roman frontier fortification, early 2nd century AD, northern England


๐Ÿ• 4 min read ยท Updated 11 May 2026 at 16:19

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๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Built: early 2nd century AD under Emperor Hadrian
  • Length: 171 metres across Millers Dene playing field at wall mile 2
  • UNESCO inscription: 1987
  • Function: military fortification, customs boundary, and frontier control

The Walker section of Hadrian's Wall is a Roman frontier fortification in northern England that formed the deliberate ...

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