Before my archaeology class, I had heard of Hadrian's wall, but not of it's northern relation the Antonine Wall. This was built by Hadrian's successor, Antoninus Pius who wanted to expand the empire further into Scotland, probably to gain military prestige. This was around 139 AD.
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| Unlike Hadrian's wall, this was a turf wall. Only the foundations were of stone. |
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| These were defensive pits which were dug and in which sharpened stakes were concealed. |
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| I am standing on the causeway that leads across the huge ditch dug by the Romans |
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| Looking towards the fort, from the annexe |
You look cold!
ReplyDeleteBut what a marvelous place. I do love Roman ruins--or really any ruins (hee, hee) Lucky you, you're having such fun!