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Antonine Wall
Scotland, United Kingdom
The Antonine Wall was the Roman Empire's northernmost frontier, a turf barrier running some 63 km across Scotland's Central Belt.
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About Antonine Wall
The Romans built this turf wall on stone foundations about twenty years after Hadrian's Wall, intending it to replace the older frontier further south. It ran between the Firth of Clyde and the Firth of Forth.
While it was garrisoned, it marked the northern edge of the Roman Empire. The wall was about 3 metres high and 5 metres wide, with a deep ditch on its northern side for extra security. Lidar scans have helped researchers study its length and the Roman measurements used.
Highlights
- Northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire
- Ran about 63 km from Clyde to Forth
- Deep defensive ditch on the northern side
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