Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHadrian's Wall between Tarraby and Beech Grove, Knowefield in wall miles 64 and 65

Hadrian's Wall between Tarraby and Beech Grove, Knowefield in wall miles 64 and 65

England
List entry 1017946
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hadrian's Wall between Tarraby and Beech Grove in Knowefield is a section of the Roman frontier defence system constructed in the second century AD under the Emperor Hadrian. The wall at this location, comprising wall miles 64 and 65, forms part of the fortified barrier that extended across northern Britain from the Solway Firth to the Tyne estuary. In this area the wall survives as a substantial stone structure, representative of the masonry construction employed along much of the central sector of the fortification. The site remains of considerable archaeological importance as evidence of Roman military engineering and the extent of the imperial frontier in Britain.

Hadrian's Wall between Tarraby and Beech Grove, Knowefield in wall miles 64 and 65 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017946. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hadrian's Wall between Tarraby and Beech Grove, Knowefield in wall miles 64 and 65?

Hadrian's Wall between Tarraby and Beech Grove in Knowefield is a section of the Roman frontier defence system constructed in the second century AD under the Emperor Hadrian. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017946.

Who is responsible for protecting Hadrian's Wall between Tarraby and Beech Grove, Knowefield in wall miles 64 and 65?

Hadrian's Wall between Tarraby and Beech Grove, Knowefield in wall miles 64 and 65 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 1017946.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hadrian's Wall between Tarraby and Beech Grove, Knowefield in wall miles 64 and 65?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including City wall, NE side (1.7 km), Area of Roman and medieval towns, bounded by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row (1.9 km), Carlisle Cathedral precinct (2 km).

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