HADRIAN’S WALL

“Vallum Aelium”

Dun dun dun.

THIS IS THE WALL.

MORE WALL.

THE BASICS ABOUT “THE WALL”:

• Hadrian’s Wall was a defensive barrier to protect Northern Britain from pesty barbaric invaders.

• This was built by the larger than life Roman Empire.

• It is considered one of Rome’s greatest achievements.

THIS IS A GEOGRAPHICAL MAP.

HADRIAN WHO?

• Hadrian (or more simply known as Imperator Caesar Divi Traiani filius Traianus Hadrianus Augustus), was the fourteenth Roman emporer from 117 to 138 AD.

• Hadrian’s Wall was one of his many military tactics. He also created intense military training to keep good morale.

• However, Hadrian believed in ‘peace though strength’.

THE ITALIAN STALLION.

BUILDING THE WALL.

• Hadrian’s Wall was built by over 7,000 soldiers in 5 years.

• The wall was 15 feet high and 8 feet thick. The height would vary by location.

• It extended 73 miles from the east to the west.• The first 45 miles of the Eastern wall was built by

stone, and the rest of it was built by turf (which was later replaced by stone).

WORKING.

INVADERS? YOU’RE KIDDING.

• The wall was considered a physical and physiological challenge for invaders.

• Invaders had to overcome 3 meter deep ditches, the 15 foot wall itself, and then the vallum, which was a 40 meter wide ditch that was hidden behind the wall.

THE FORTS.

• Every five miles, there were forts that held around 500-800 soldiers.

• People from all sorts of nationalities lived in these forts.

• There were a total of 17 forts built on Hadrian’s Wall.

• The most well preserved fort today is Housesteads.

HOUSESTEADS.• Housesteads was called Vercovicium, which

meant "the place of able fighters” by the Romans.

• 1,000 infantrymen who came from southern Belgium lived there.

• Housesteads is known for having the most well preserved Roman loo in Britain.

(Yes, it’s a big deal there.)

IN THE END.• After Hadrian suffered from heart failure in

138 AD, the wall’s importance declined. • The new emperors focused on conquering

northern Britain.• Over time, the wall was forgotten and

abandoned.

TODAY!• Hadrian’s Wall is a popular tourist destination

complete with a fun gift shop and museum.• It is one of the last Roman creations still

standing in Britain. • In 2003, a National Trail footpath was opened

for visitors. Due to how fragile the wall is, visitors are only allowed to walk it during the summer.

SYCAMORE GAP.

Bibliography!Thank you Mr. Hadrian for creating the wall, as well as the

following websites:

http://www.hadrians-wall-bed-and-breakfast.co.uk/

http://www.britannica.com

http://www1.american.edu/TED/ice/hadrian.htm

http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia_of_history/H/Hadrians_Wall.html

http://www.catswhiskerstours.com/2009/07/birdoswald-roman-fort-hadrians-wall.html

http://quezi.com/10710

http://www.leafpile.com/TravelLog/England/HadriansWall/Hadrianswall.htm