Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall was the northern boundary of the Roman Empire. It was a defence against the Picts from the north and was also a way to control and tax border trade. It was built by order of the Emperor Hadrian in AD122 and lasted until the Romans left Britain in AD410.

Hadrian's Wall runs for 73 miles (117 km) across northern England between Bowness on the Solway Firth near Carlisle and Wallsend on the River Tyne near Newcastle. It passes close to Haltwhistle, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Corbridge and Prudhoe, well to the south of the modern border between England and Scotland.

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Hadrian's Wall Country and Hadrian's Wall Tourism provide lots of useful information for visitors. Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail and Hadrian's Cycleway are great ways to explore. English Heritage and the National Trust have interesting properties in the area. Wikipedia provides useful overviews of Hadrian's Wall and Roman Britain. BBC Cumbria and BBC Tyne report local news and information. Local newspapers include the Carlisle News & Star, Hexham Courant and Northumberland Today. Weather news is available from the BBC/MetOffice. Cumbria County Council and Northumberland County Council provide information for visitors and local residents.

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