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Hadrian's Wall is a fortified frontier barrier constructed during the Roman occupation of Britain, built under the direction of the Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD. In the section between Denton and Blucher in Northumberland, the wall and its associated vallum (a defensive ditch and bank system running to the south) survive as significant archaeological features that demonstrate the engineering and strategic planning of the Roman military. The vallum in this mile of wall represents the southern component of the frontier's defensive infrastructure, positioned parallel to the main wall structure. These remains, designated as NHLE list entry 1003789, form part of one of the most important surviving examples of Roman military architecture in the entire Roman Empire, stretching approximately 73 miles across northern Britain from the Solway Firth to the Tyne estuary.
Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 8 from Denton to Blucher is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003789. View the official record →
Hadrian's Wall is a fortified frontier barrier constructed during the Roman occupation of Britain, built under the direction of the Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003789.
Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 8 from Denton to Blucher 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 1003789.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham (5 km), Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village (5.5 km), Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill (5.7 km).
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