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The Antonine Wall (Latin: Vallum Antonini) was a turf fortification on stone foundations, built by the Romans across what is now the Central Belt of Scotland, between the Firth of Clyde and the Firth of Forth. Built some twenty years after Hadrian's Wall to the south, and intended to … See more
The Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius ordered the construction of the Antonine Wall around 142 AD. Quintus Lollius Urbicus, … See more
In the centuries that the Antonine Wall has lain abandoned, it has influenced culture between the Forth and the Clyde.
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The first capable effort to systematically map the Antonine Wall was undertaken in 1764 by William Roy, the forerunner of the Ordnance Survey. … See more
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WEBAntonine Wall, Roman frontier barrier in Britain, extending about 36.5 miles (58.5 km) across Scotland between the River Clyde and the Firth of Forth. The wall was built in the years after ad 142 on the orders of the …
Antonine Wall - World History Encyclopedia
WEBThe Antonine Wall was the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire. Located in central Scotland, north of Edinburgh and Glasgow, the Wall was a linear barrier that stretched …
The Antonine Wall, Scotland - Historic UK
WEBArguably the most magnificent Roman military monument left in Scotland today is the impressive remains of the Antonine Wall. Ben Johnson. 5 min read. Scotland lay on the northwest frontier of the vast Roman Empire.
Antonine Wall: Who Built It and Why? | History Cooperative
WEBThe Antonine Wall, once a symbol of Roman ambition and engineering prowess on the northern frontier of Britain, remains a captivating monument that speaks volumes about …
Antonine Wall | Frontiers of the Roman Empire
WEBConstructed around 142 AD by the Romans to mark the north-west frontier of their empire, the Wall was a mighty symbol of their power and authority. The route made the most of landscape features such as ridges, crests …
Antonine Wall: Impressive Roman Frontier Built By …
WEBThe Antonine Wall (named after the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius) was an impressive barrier with a height of 4 meters, 4.3 meters wide, with a large ditch on the north side for reinforcement of defense and a network …
History | Antonine Wall
WEBIn 1934, Sir George Macdonald placed the Wall into a context centred on the organisation of the Roman army, frontier policy and the organisation of frontier posts, and the Wall’s place in the history of Roman Britain from …
- The Other Wall - Archaeology Magazine - May/June 2017
WEBThe 37-mile-long “Antonine Wall,” was made mostly of turf on a stone foundation, was 10 feet tall, 16 feet wide, and had 17 forts and additional fortlets.
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WEBUnder Antoninus’ orders, Roman soldiers began building a new wall some 100 miles to the north, in what is now southern Scotland. This became known as the Antonine Wall. It …
Hatshepsut Dec 15, 2009 Hanukkah Oct 26, 2009 Ronald Reagan Jun 4, 2004 Harry S. Truman Dec 25, 1972 The Antonine Wall - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBThe Antonine Wall was a Roman defensive wall, approximately 3-4 metres high and 4-5 metres wide, and consisted of a stone base, a strong timber palisade fortified with turf, and a deep ditch.
The Antonine Wall - Roman Britain
WEBThe Antonine Wall in Scotland was the northernmost frontier of the Roman empire. The barrier consisted of a line of auxiliary forts and fortlets connected by a continuous …
Antonine Wall - Wikiwand
WEBThe Antonine Wall was a turf fortification on stone foundations, built by the Romans across what is now the Central Belt of Scotland, between the Firth of Clyde and the Firth of …
Hadrian’s Wall | Roman History, England, UK | Britannica
WEBUpon Hadrian’s death, his successor Antoninus Pius (138–161) decided to extend the Roman dominion northward by building a new wall in Scotland. The resulting Antonine …
10 Facts About The Antonine Wall | History Hit
WEB10 Facts About The Antonine Wall. Tristan Hughes. 04 Mar 2019. @ancientstristan. Hadrian’s Wall was one of the most formidable frontiers in the Roman Empire. …
How to Visit Hadrian's Wall: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
WEBThe Antonine Wall across Scotland never got much further than the building of a 37 mile long earthwork before the Romans retreated back to Hadrian's Wall. By 300 years later, …
Antonine Wall - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBThe Antonine Wall is a stone and turf fortification built across northern Great Britain by the Roman Empire in the middle 2nd century. The Roman emperor Antoninus Pius built …
Hadrian's Wall - Wikipedia
WEBHadrian's Wall (Latin: Vallum Hadriani, also known as the Roman Wall, Picts' Wall, or Vallum Aelium in Latin) is a former defensive fortification of the Roman province of …
Building the Wall | Antonine Wall
WEBBuilding the Wall. By far the biggest engineering project ever undertaken in the area, the Antonine Wall snaked right across the country from Clyde to Forth. It took no notice of …
Roman Forts & Fortlets of the Antonine Wall - Interactive Map
WEBThe Antonine Wall was protected by 16 forts with small fortlets between them; troop movement was facilitated by a road linking all the sites known as the Military Way. The …
About the Wall | Antonine Wall
WEBAbout the Wall. From Old Kilpatrick on the west coast to near Bo’ness in the east, the Antonine Wall was around 37 miles (60km) long. The route made the most of …
Antonine Wall | Lead Public Body for Scotland's Historic …
WEBThe Antonine Wall was the most northerly frontier of the Roman Empire nearly 2,000 years ago. It ran for 40 Roman miles (60km) from modern Bo’ness on the Firth of Forth …
Visit The Antonine Wall: Britain's Other "Hadrian's Wall" - TheTravel
WEBThe Antonine Wall stood as a physical barrier and as a symbol of the might and power of Rome. It was also the last linear frontier built by the Roman Empire and took around 12 …
Here Are 10 Ancient Roman Walls To Have On Your Bucket List
WEBHadrian's Wall, England . ... The Antonine Wall is one of the forgotten Roman walls. It was an earthen wall built to protect the frontier after the Romans pushed deep into Scotland.
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