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Hadrian's Wall
Defensive fortification in Roman Britain
About Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall is a former defensive fortification of the Roman province of Britannia, begun in AD 122 in the reign of the Emperor Hadrian. Running from Wallsend on the River Tyne in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in the west of what is now northern England, it was a stone wall (in its final version) with large ditches in front and behind, stretching across the whole width of the island. Soldiers were garrisoned along the line of the wall in large forts, smaller milecastles, and intervening turrets. In addition to the wall's defensive military role, its gates may have been customs posts.
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Best time to visit
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Where is Hadrian's Wall?
Hadrian's Wall is in United Kingdom. The nearest city is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 43 km away.
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