Hadrians Wall - near Borcovicium (Houseteads Fort)
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Hadrians Wall - near Borcovicium (Houseteads Fort)
Hadrians Wall (Vallum Aelium, Roman Wall, Picts Wall, Vallum Hadriani) - MileCastle near Borcovicium (Houseteads Fort) - a defensive fortification in the Roman province of Britannia, begun in 122 AD in the reign of Emperor Hadrian. It stretched from the banks of the River Tyne near the North Sea in the east to the Solway Firth on the Irish Sea in the west, and formed the northern limit of the Roman Empire. Date: circa 1930s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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This photograph depicts a milecastle near Borcovicium, also known as Housesteads Fort, along Hadrian's Wall in the Roman province of Britannia. Dating back to the 2nd century AD, during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, Hadrian's Wall was a defensive fortification that stretched from the River Tyne in the east to the Solway Firth in the west, marking the northern limit of the Roman Empire. This small, yet formidable structure is an excellent example of the milecastles that dotted the wall every Roman mile. Measuring approximately 36 feet long and 20 feet wide, these fortlets served as lookout posts, barracks for soldiers, and as part of the overall defensive barrier against invading Pictish tribes from the north. The milecastle in the photograph, with its distinctive arched gateway and surrounding curtain walls, stands as a testament to the engineering prowess and military might of the ancient Romans. This image, captured in the circa 1930s, offers a glimpse into the rich history and enduring legacy of Hadrian's Wall.
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