🛡️ Frontiers of the Roman Empire
Hadrian's Wall section between turret 34a and milecastle 36, northern England
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987
- Built around AD 122 under Emperor Hadrian
- Located in wall miles 34, 35 and 36 of Hadrian's Wall in northern England
- Includes stone wall sections, turret 34a, milecastle 36, ditches, and ramparts
This section of Hadrian's Wall, spanning wall miles 34–36 between turret 34a and milecastle 36, preserves structural remains and earthworks that exemplify the Roman military frontier system in northern Britain. Built around AD 122 on the orders of Emperor Hadrian, the Wall served to control movement across Britannia and defend against northern tribes. The site contains evidence of Roman engineering techniques, occupation patterns, and interaction with local populations across a strategically ...