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 fr… See more
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WEBJul 19, 2024 · Antonine 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 …
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 monument are still very visible today.
WEBJan 14, 2013 · The 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 …
Antonine Wall: Who Built It and Why? | History Cooperative
WEBAug 29, 2023 · The Antonine Wall, once a symbol of Roman ambition and engineering prowess on the northern frontier of Britain, remains a captivating monument that speaks …
WEBThe Antonine Wall. Arguably 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 …
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 Britannia, begun in AD 122 in the reign of the …
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 Roman Empire” World …
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 …
WEBThe Antonine Wall served to protect the province of Britainnia from the Caledonian tribes. If they did attempt to raid across the wall they would have to breach its defences.
Frontiers of the Roman Empire - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBThe Antonine Wall, a 60-km long fortification in Scotland was started by Emperor Antonius Pius in 142 AD as a defense against the “barbarians” of the north. It constitutes …
The Antonine Wall - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBApr 9, 2021 · The 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 …
Hadrian’s Wall ‑ Map, Length & Height | HISTORY
WEBJan 19, 2018 · Under 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 …
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WEBLearn about the Roman invasion of Scotland and building of the Antonine Wall, with this BBC Bitesize Scotland History guide for learners at 2nd Level studying People, Past …
The Antonine Wall - Trip Planning & Advice | VisitScotland
WEBThe Antonine Wall was not just the Roman Empire’s most northerly frontier. It was also one of the civilisation’s most sophisticated military constructions, as it exploits the …
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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 …
10 Facts About The Antonine Wall | History Hit
WEBMar 4, 2019 · For a short period the Romans had a further physical frontier: the Antonine Wall. Although less well known than its famous cousin further south, this fortified turf and …
Antonine Wall: Impressive Roman Frontier Built By Empire's …
WEBJan 18, 2018 · The 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 …
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 …
Vallum Antonini – The Antonine Wall - Archaeology News
WEBJan 8, 2021 · The 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 …
Site by Site | Antonine Wall
WEBSite by Site. You can follow the route of the Wall across the country today – from the coast into housing estates; up to high, windswept ridges and down through gentle fields and …
Here Are 10 Ancient Roman Walls To Have On Your Bucket List
WEBAntonine Wall, Scotland . 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.
Walking & Cycling Guides | Antonine Wall
WEBDownload one of the following leaflets which offer more information about, and ideas for trips along and around, the Antonine Wall.
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.
