Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, two sections of Hadrian's Wall between Sharpe Road and The Avenue

Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, two sections of Hadrian's Wall between Sharpe Road and The Avenue

England
List entry 1005915
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hadrian's Wall is a defensive frontier constructed during the Roman occupation of Britain, built under the direction of the Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD. The sections located between Sharpe Road and The Avenue in wall mile 0 represent stretches of the original stone wall that formed part of this vast linear fortification extending across northern Britain. These particular segments preserve evidence of the wall's substantial masonry construction and remain archaeologically significant as part of the broader defensive system. The wall mile designation reflects the Roman measurement system used to organise the wall's length and logistics during its construction and operation as a military frontier.

Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, two sections of Hadrian's Wall between Sharpe Road and The Avenue is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005915. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, two sections of Hadrian's Wall between Sharpe Road and The Avenue?

Hadrian's Wall is a defensive frontier constructed during the Roman occupation of Britain, built under the direction of the Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005915.

Who is responsible for protecting Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, two sections of Hadrian's Wall between Sharpe Road and The Avenue?

Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, two sections of Hadrian's Wall between Sharpe Road and The Avenue 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 1005915.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, two sections of Hadrian's Wall between Sharpe Road and The Avenue?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wardley moated site (4.2 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Sallyport or Wall Knoll Tower (4.8 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall containing Corner Tower (4.9 km).

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