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.
Where did the materials come from to build Hadrian's Wall?
All the materials were sourced locally by the Roman army. Quarries can be found at various pounts along Hadrian's Wall. Lime was also found and prepared as close to the wall as possible.
