🛡️ Frontiers of the Roman Empire
Hadrian's Wall north of Kirkland House, Port Carlisle in wall mile 78
📋 Fast Facts
- Roman defensive wall built c. AD 122 under Emperor Hadrian
- Stretches approximately 73 miles from River Tyne to Solway Firth
- Includes forts, milecastles, turrets, and gates for frontier control
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987
Hadrian's Wall is a Roman defensive fortification that marks the northern boundary of the Roman Empire in Britain ...