Hadrian\'s Wall Directory  Hadrian's Wall Facts
Hadrian's Wall is almost 2000 years old and as a result there are many Hadrian's Wall facts to learn about this historic World Heritage Site.
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When was Hadrian's Wall built? |
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Hadrian’s Wall was built on the orders of the Emperor Hadrian when he visited Britain in AD 122.
At the start of his reign there had been fighting in northern Britain and to strengthen this part of the Roman Empire Hadrian took the decision to build Hadrian’s Wall. Hadrian’s Wall was a permanent barrier to create a frontier as in other parts of the Empire.
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