Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall

built by Hadrian
1. AD 130
117.5 km (73 miles) long
process of defence was proactive as well as reactive
rarely represent the full power in which the Roman's exercised
watchtowers show concern of control for movement, yet a system of preclusive defence was not intended. This was due to the construction of regular gateways at fortlets located every 1.6 km
1. if the idea was to completely eclude some tribes from the boundary, then the fronters would habe been unnecessary and potentially dangerous
it protects the local population inside the province. THIS ENCOURAGES AND FACILITATES THE PROCESS OF ROMANISATION
1. was this intended or was it an incidental side-effect?
large-scale attacks, encouraging peaceful development of the province
supervise small-scale movements of people
seperation of barbarians from Romans
lavish due to clear over provisions
may have been white washed - impressive against moors
expression of power and control over natural landscape
regulated movement -taxes
no written evidence of battles taking place on or near the wall
aggressive defence, or passive?
auxiliary troops - not Romans but has adopted all attributes of a Roman
VINDOLANDA VICUS
1. Ethnic Cleansing - clear aspect of domination and tribal communities removed
2. irresoective of tribal boundaries
BERLIN WALL
political statement

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	Created by Imogen Campbell about 8 years ago