🐪 Back to Base Camp

🛡️ Frontiers of the Roman Empire

Archaeology - Ancient Rome United Kingdom Europe

🛡️ Frontiers of the Roman Empire
Hadrian's Wall segment in Northumberland, England


🕐 3 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 10:46

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed 1987
  • Built 2nd century CE under Emperor Hadrian
  • Located in Northumberland, northern England
  • Comprises wall, ditch, vallum earthwork, milecastles and turrets

Hadrian's Wall and vallum between St Oswald's Cottages, east of Brunton Gate and the North Tyne in wall ...

🗺️ View on map

Explore nearby hidden corners on the interactive map

↑ Back to top