Hadrian’s Wall — the inspiration for Game of Thrones’ Wall — was built by the Romans in the second century A.D. in what is ...

The photo above shows a wooden reconstruction of the wall and gatehouse at Vindolanda. The fort and the surrounding settlement lies to the south of Hadrian's Wall. Over the summer months there are ...

Almost 2,000 years ago, the mighty Roman Empire embarked on its conquest of Britain, leaving an indelible mark on the island's history. Romans brought with them a wealth of new influences — from ...

Great walls stretching across the country from coast to coast. Roads, forts, bathhouses, bridges and art works. All this graphically proclaimed the might of Rome. They brought a style of ...

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What better way could there be to explore Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman Empire’s most northerly frontier, than as part of a stunning coast-to-coast bike ride suitable for cyclists of all abilities?

Housesteads Roman Fort - showing north gate, which leads to Hadrian's Wall. Housesteads is one the best preserved forts in the country. Housesteads is located on a high ridge and covers an area of ...