Hadrian's Wall
July, 2001
Chuck at Hadrian's Wall, Birdoswald, England
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Hadrian's Wall July, 2001 |
Chuck at Hadrian's Wall, Birdoswald, England |
Hadrian's Wall, named for the Roman Emperor who ordered it built in 122 AD, separated the northern most stretches of the Roman Empire from the ancestors of the present day Scots. The wall stretches from one side of England to the other - from Newcastle in the east to Carlisle in the west. |
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I can't help but find it fascinating that the Romans could conquer all
of western Europe and present day England, but found it more efficient
to build a wall, 70 miles long, 10 feet wide, and 20 feet high - a remarkable
feat - rather than have to deal with the Highlanders.
Located approximately 10 - 15 miles south of the present day Scottish - English border, a number of sections of Hadrian's Wall, remain intact, although diminished in size. Some sections have been designated as World Heritage sites. |
Atop Hadrian's Wall, looking east, Birdoswald, England |
