Stretching 73 miles from coast to coast and reaching a height of
about 13 feet, Hadrian's Wall should have been counted as one of
the seven wonders of the ancient world. Today, a World Heritage
site, it stands as the most imposing monument north of the Alps and
attracts millions of visitors a year.
Yet, despite all the excavation and research that has been
carried out, this is the first detailed guide to be written for
many years. Having first dealt with the practical questions of
transport, clothing and maps, Guy de la Be'doye're explains why and
how the Wall was constructed. With the help of almost 100 sketch
maps, drawings and photographs, he then conducts the visitor, stage
by stage, along the full length of the Wall, providing map
locations, route and parking instructions, details of access and
opening times, and a full account of everything that can be seen.
He also covers the outpost forts, the forts and settlements to the
rear (South Shields, Corbridge and Vindolanda) and the local
museums which house so many of the artifacts discovered along the
Wall.
This indispensable guidebook concludes with a list of dates, a
glossary and a summary of all the key sources.
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