Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHadrian's Wall between Fulwood House at Burgh by Sands and Burgh Marsh in wall miles 72 and 73

Hadrian's Wall between Fulwood House at Burgh by Sands and Burgh Marsh in wall miles 72 and 73

England
List entry 1014698
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hadrian's Wall between Fulwood House at Burgh by Sands and Burgh Marsh is a section of the Roman frontier barrier constructed in the second century AD under the Emperor Hadrian's orders. This portion of the wall, occupying wall miles 72 and 73, represents the western reaches of the fortification as it approaches the Solway Firth in Cumberland. The wall in this locality survives in fragmentary form, its stone construction degraded by weathering and agricultural activity over nearly two millennia. The section remains an important archaeological witness to Roman military engineering and the extent of imperial territorial control in northern Britain during the second and subsequent centuries AD.

Hadrian's Wall between Fulwood House at Burgh by Sands and Burgh Marsh in wall miles 72 and 73 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014698. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hadrian's Wall between Fulwood House at Burgh by Sands and Burgh Marsh in wall miles 72 and 73?

Hadrian's Wall between Fulwood House at Burgh by Sands and Burgh Marsh is a section of the Roman frontier barrier constructed in the second century AD under the Emperor Hadrian's orders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014698.

Who is responsible for protecting Hadrian's Wall between Fulwood House at Burgh by Sands and Burgh Marsh in wall miles 72 and 73?

Hadrian's Wall between Fulwood House at Burgh by Sands and Burgh Marsh in wall miles 72 and 73 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 1014698.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hadrian's Wall between Fulwood House at Burgh by Sands and Burgh Marsh in wall miles 72 and 73?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement and field system N of Moorhouse (2.3 km), Settlement enclosures, 800m north west of Farhill (2.4 km), Nowtler Hill 2 Roman temporary camp (5 km).

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