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Hadrian's Wall between Grinsdale and the field boundary south of St Andrew's Church, Kirkandrews on Eden is a section of the Roman frontier fortification constructed in the second century AD under the Emperor Hadrian. This portion of the wall, spanning wall miles 68 and 69, formed part of the continuous defensive system extending across northern Britain from the Solway Firth to the Tyne. The remains visible at this location demonstrate the characteristic stone construction of the central sector of the wall, which originally stood approximately 4.5 metres in height. The section survives as substantial masonry foundations and courses, preserving important evidence of Roman military engineering and the strategic demarcation of the empire's north-western frontier during the imperial period.
Hadrian's Wall between Grinsdale and the field boundary south of the site of St Andrew's Church, Kirkandrews on Eden in wall miles 68 and 69 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014694. View the official record →
Hadrian's Wall between Grinsdale and the field boundary south of St Andrew's Church, Kirkandrews on Eden is a section of the Roman frontier fortification constructed in the second century AD under the Emperor Hadrian. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014694.
Hadrian's Wall between Grinsdale and the field boundary south of the site of St Andrew's Church, Kirkandrews on Eden in wall miles 68 and 69 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 1014694.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 66, Stanwix Bank to Stainton (3.5 km), Oval enclosure 180m NE of Great Orton (3.7 km), Rectangular enclosures 95yds (85m) N of Sceughmire (3.7 km).
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