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Hadrian's Wall is a Roman frontier fortification constructed in the 2nd century AD under the Emperor Hadrian, extending across northern Britain from the Solway Firth to the River Tyne. The section between Port Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway, comprising wall miles 78 and 79, represents the western terminus of this defensive system, where the stone wall met the tidal waters of the Solway Firth. In this area the wall survives in fragmentary form, with stretches of the stone foundation visible interspersed with modern agricultural land and coastal features. This western sector was constructed as part of the unified frontier network built between approximately AD 122 and 128, serving as a barrier and customs control mechanism between Roman-controlled Britain and the unconquered territories to the north.
Hadrian's Wall between Port Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway in wall miles 78 and 79 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015951. View the official record →
Hadrian's Wall is a Roman frontier fortification constructed in the 2nd century AD under the Emperor Hadrian, extending across northern Britain from the Solway Firth to the River Tyne. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015951.
Hadrian's Wall between Port Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway in wall miles 78 and 79 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 1015951.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hadrian's Wall between the dismantled railway and the access road to Glendale caravan park in wall mile 77 (1.9 km), Hadrian's Wall between Apple Garth, Westfield, and the dismantled railway in wall mile 77 (2 km), Hadrian's Wall vallum between the watercourse 400m south east of Glasson and the access road to Glendale caravan park in wall miles 76 and 77 (2.6 km).
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