Hadrian's Wall

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Map showing the location of Hadrian's Wall
Map showing the location of Hadrian's Wall
Ruins of Hadrian's Wall near Greenhead
Ruins of Hadrian's Wall near Greenhead

Hadrian's Wall (Latin: Vallum Hadriani) was a stone and sod fortification built by the Roman Empire in northern England to prevent military attacks by the tribes of Scotland. There were three legions working on it and in 10 years it was nearly finished.

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