Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundary at Brown Dikes and the field boundary east of turret 34a in wall miles 32, 33 and 34

Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundary at Brown Dikes and the field boundary east of turret 34a in wall miles 32, 33 and 34

England
List entry 1010963
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hadrian's Wall between Brown Dikes and the field boundary east of turret 34a is a section of the Roman frontier fortification constructed during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the early second century AD. This stretch, occupying wall miles 32, 33 and 34 in Northumberland, comprises substantial remains of the stone wall itself together with the associated vallum, the characteristic ditch and bank earthwork that runs parallel to the wall on its southern side. The site preserves evidence of Roman military engineering spanning approximately three miles, including the position of turret 34a, one of the small fortified structures that punctuated the wall at regular intervals to facilitate surveillance and communication along the frontier. The monuments represent a significant portion of the wall's original structural sequence and remain an essential record of Romano-British frontier architecture and the organization of the empire's northern defences in Britain.

Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundary at Brown Dikes and the field boundary east of turret 34a in wall miles 32, 33 and 34 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010963. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundary at Brown Dikes and the field boundary east of turret 34a in wall miles 32, 33 and 34?

Hadrian's Wall between Brown Dikes and the field boundary east of turret 34a is a section of the Roman frontier fortification constructed during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the early second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010963.

Who is responsible for protecting Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundary at Brown Dikes and the field boundary east of turret 34a in wall miles 32, 33 and 34?

Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundary at Brown Dikes and the field boundary east of turret 34a in wall miles 32, 33 and 34 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 1010963.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundary at Brown Dikes and the field boundary east of turret 34a in wall miles 32, 33 and 34?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langley Barony Mines, Haydon Bridge (4 km), Three prehistoric and Romano-British settlements and associated cord rig at Green Brae (4.6 km), Bastle at Grandy's Knowe (5.3 km).

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