c. 122 CEReputable source · 2 sourcesWell documented
Hadrian's Wall Is Begun
On the timeline · around c. 122 CE ·
What happened
Around 122 CE, following the emperor Hadrian's visit to Britain, the Romans began building a stone wall running some 73 miles (120 km) coast to coast across northern Britain to mark and guard the frontier.
Why it matters
Hadrian's Wall embodied a new imperial strategy of holding fixed frontiers rather than expanding endlessly, and is the best-known surviving Roman frontier work.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Hadrian's Wall · Reputable source
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Frontiers of the Roman Empire (World Heritage listing) · Reputable source