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Wall Mile 27
Hadrian's Wall - Wall Mile 27
Hadrian's Wall stretches from the east to west coast of England and was an important frontier of the Roman Empire. Building of the wall began in AD 122 and took six years to complete it’s 84 mile (80 Roman mile) length. Soldiers were garrisoned along the line of the wall in large forts, smaller milecastles, and intervening turrets. The Vallum, a large ditch with mounds on either side, ran along the south side of the wall, protecting the rear of the frontier. Hadrian's Wall was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1987.
Wall Mile 27:
- Chesters Fort
- Chesters Bridge
- Milecastle 27 (Low Brunton)
- Turret 27A
- Turret 27B
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