Antonine Wall Is Nominated As A World Class Site

[Viggen]

The Antonine Wall, once the Roman Empire's northernmost frontier in Britain, has been put forward for World Heritage status - an accolade which could place it among the UK's most treasured attractions, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. Spanning the narrowest strip of lowland Scotland, between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Clyde, the 37-mile structure is one of the three nominations by the British government for the prestigious award.

 

full article at the Scotsman

[Favonius Cornelius]

That's good to hear. I always have wondered about this one, does anyone have any pictures? From what I understand it's mostly just an earth mound, not much to look at or protect.

[longbow]

There is sections of the wall excavated but your right,most of it is a ditch.

[Pertinax]

The initial sourcebook for the Antonine Wall , is oddly enough, the "Hadrian's Wall : title here:

 

http://www.unrv.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4937

 

and this is a very good specialised intro:

 

http://www.unrv.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=2414

[DecimusCaesar]

This is Good News! Several other sites in Britain have been nominated as well but I'm not so sure what those ones are. I have the 'Rome's Northern Frontiers' Book as well Pertinax, it's a good read.