Built around AD 122, Hadrian\'s Wall was guarded by the Roman army for over three centuries and has left an indelible mark on the landscape of northern Britain.
The book explains why the expansion of the Roman Empire ground to a halt in remote northern Britain, how the Wall came.
Written by a leading archaeologist who has excavated widely on the Wall, this is an authoritative yet accessible treatment of the archaeological evidence.
It was a wonder of the ancient world and is a World Heritage Site.
Built around AD 122, Hadrian\'s Wall was guarded by the Roman army for over three centuries and has left an indelible mark on the landscape of northern Britain