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Hadrian's Wall is a Roman frontier fortification built under the Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD, extending across northern Britain from the Solway Firth to the Tyne estuary. The section between Oatens Bank and Whittle Dene Watercourse, located in wall mile 16 of Northumberland, preserves substantial remains of the stone wall structure typical of the eastern portions of the frontier. This stretch demonstrates the characteristic construction methods of the Wall, which served as a defensive barrier and customs line controlling movement across the imperial boundary. The monument represents one of the most significant archaeological resources of Roman Britain and remains a key indicator of the extent and engineering achievement of Roman military infrastructure in the frontier zone.
Hadrian's Wall from Oatens Bank, Harlow Hill, to Whittle Dene Watercourse in wall mile 16 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010620. View the official record →
Hadrian's Wall is a Roman frontier fortification built under the Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD, extending across northern Britain from the Solway Firth to the Tyne estuary. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010620.
Hadrian's Wall from Oatens Bank, Harlow Hill, to Whittle Dene Watercourse in wall mile 16 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 1010620.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Welton tower house (1 km), Welton medieval settlement, open field system and fishponds (1.3 km), Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the March Burn and Oatens Bank, Harlow Hill in wall miles 13,14 and 15 (1.8 km).
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