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Hadrian's Wall is a Roman frontier fortification constructed during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD, extending across northern Britain from the Solway Firth to the North Tyne. The section between the B6309 and B6321 roads in wall miles 16, 17 and 18, located in Northumberland, preserves substantial remains of both the Wall itself and the vallum, the ditch and bank earthwork that ran parallel to the south side of the Wall. This stretch demonstrates the engineering character of the frontier, with the Wall built of stone and the vallum comprising a substantial ditch flanked by outer banks, features that remain archaeologically significant for understanding Roman military infrastructure. The section lies within the central sector of the Wall's course and represents the continuation of Hadrian's grand defensive and administrative system across the Northumbrian uplands, maintained throughout the Roman occupation of Britain until the early fifth century AD.
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the B6309 and the B6321 in wall miles 16, 17 and 18 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010622. View the official record →
Hadrian's Wall is a Roman frontier fortification constructed during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD, extending across northern Britain from the Solway Firth to the North Tyne. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010622.
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the B6309 and the B6321 in wall miles 16, 17 and 18 is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1010622.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Defended settlement and Romano-British settlement on Shildon Hill (1.8 km), Welton medieval settlement, open field system and fishponds (1.9 km), Welton tower house (2 km).
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