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Hadrian's Wall Vallum is a linear earthwork forming part of the defensive system constructed during the Roman occupation of Britain in the second century AD. This section of the Vallum, extending between West End at Burgh by Sands and the eastern boundary of Dykesfield in Cumberland, comprises a substantial ditch flanked by parallel banks, characteristic of the entire Vallum that ran the length of Hadrian's Wall from Tyne to Solway. The earthwork served administrative and military functions, likely controlling movement and access to the wall corridor rather than forming a primary defensive line. The survival of the Vallum in this locality represents an important archaeological record of Roman frontier engineering and the strategic organisation of the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire in Britain.
Hadrian's Wall Vallum between West End, Burgh by Sands and the eastern boundary of Dykesfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018308. View the official record →
Hadrian's Wall Vallum is a linear earthwork forming part of the defensive system constructed during the Roman occupation of Britain in the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018308.
Hadrian's Wall Vallum between West End, Burgh by Sands and the eastern boundary of Dykesfield 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 1018308.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman fort and watch tower, 800m SSW of Amberfield (1.7 km), Settlement enclosures, 800m north west of Farhill (1.9 km), Settlement and field system N of Moorhouse (2.7 km).
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