Antonine Wall, Roman defensive wall in Central Scotland.
The Antonine Wall extends 39 miles between the Firth of Clyde and the Firth of Forth, featuring turf fortification on stone foundations.
Three Roman legions constructed this northern frontier barrier between 142 and 144 AD under Emperor Antoninus Pius to establish control over Caledonian territories.
The distance slabs created by Roman legionaries contain detailed measurements and depictions of military campaigns, now displayed at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow.
Visitors can explore the remaining sections of the wall at Bar Hill Fort and Rough Castle, which contain preserved barracks, granaries, and fortifications.
The structure incorporated a deep ditch measuring 40 feet wide and 12 feet deep, with excavated materials forming a substantial mound on its northern side.
Location: Scotland
Inception: 142
Part of: borders of the Roman Empire, Limes Britannicus
GPS coordinates: 55.96700,-4.06700
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08
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