Antonine Wall - Wikipedia
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 supersede it, while it was garrisoned it was the northernmost frontier barrier of the Ro… See more
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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 …
Antonine Wall: Who Built It and Why? | History Cooperative
WEBUnlike its more famous counterpart to the south, Hadrian’s Wall, the Antonine Wall was built not of stone, but of turf and timber, and its remains tell a story of military strategy, …
WEBCriterion (ii): The extant remains of the fortified German Limes, Hadrian’s Wall and Antonine Wall constitute significant elements of the Roman Frontiers present in Europe. …
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 …
WEBBuilt, occupied and then abandoned by the Romans in the space of twenty years, the Wall has left its mark on Scotland’s landscape. Since 2008, the Antonine Wall has been part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire …
1. Introduction | The Scottish Archaeological Research …
WEBThe Antonine Wall, built in the years following AD 142, was the most developed of all the Roman frontiers. It was a physical statement of Roman power and of imperial politics.
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 earlier native settlements, and cut through pre …
WEBIn AD 142, following the instructions of the Roman Emperor, Antoninus Pius, the Roman forces set about the construction of the Antonine Wall, under the command of the Governor Lollius Urbicus. This wall – today …
WEBFrom Old Kilpatrick in the west to near Bo’ness in the east, the Antonine Wall was around 37 miles (60km) long when completed in 142 AD. The wall featured ridges, crests and escarpments to create a forbidding …
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 …
Visiting the Wall | Antonine Wall
WEBVisiting the Wall. Although the Antonine Wall was not built of stone, its impact on the landscape was immense. Right the way across the country, sections of this massive …
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 …
The Antonine Wall: papers in honour of Professor Lawrence Keppie
WEBBreeze and Hodgson provide some different interpretations of the evidence for work force distribution and the movement of units from Hadrian’s Wall to the Antonine Wall. Their …
WEBAntonine Wall. By D.J. WOOLLISCROFT. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WALL. urveys by the writer in Britain and Germany1 have recently revealed pattern of Roman frontier …
Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site: The Antonine …
WEBFrontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site: The Antonine Wall explores the importance of the Wall in our understanding of the construction, operation and …
History | Antonine Wall
WEBIn July 2008, the Antonine Wall was inscribed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, joining Hadrian’s Wall and the German Limes as a component of the broader “Frontiers of the …
Antonine Wall - Wikiwand
WEBThe 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 …
Antonine Wall - history-maps.com
WEBThe Antonine Wall, known to the Romans as Vallum Antonini, was a turf fortification on stone foundations, built by the Romans across what is now the Central Belt of Scotland, …
Vallum Antonini – The Antonine Wall - Archaeology News
WEBThe Antonine Wall (Vallum Antonini) was a defensive wall built by the Romans in present-day Scotland, that ran for 39 miles between the Firth of Forth, and the Firth of Clyde …
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 landscape …
Upper German-Raetian Limes | Antonine Wall
WEBThe varied landscapes, through which the Limes line passes, and the fascinating Roman heritage offer great walking and cycling opportunities. Many of these areas retain their …
World Heritage | Antonine Wall
WEBWorld Heritage. Once a Site is inscribed on the World Heritage List, there is a duty to protect, conserve and present it for future generations.
