Hadrian's Wall

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Hadrian's Wall is a Roman fortification in Northern England, stretching approximately 73 miles from Wallsend on the River Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway on the Solway Firth. Constructed beginning in AD 122 under Emperor Hadrian, it served as a defensive barrier against tribes to the north.

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The wall was primarily made of stone and turf and included forts, watchtowers, and milecastles at intervals. Significant portions remain visible today, with segments accessible by the Hadrian's Wall Path, a National Trail. The structure is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its historical significance as part of the Roman frontier system.