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The Wall

As Hadrian鈥檚 Wall approaches its 1900 Anniversary, our relationship with walls is explored with an archaeologist, artist, naturalist and dry stone waller in Northumberland.

In AD122 following the orders of the Emperor Hadrian, work began to protect the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire. Hadrian鈥檚 Wall was more than just a barricade. Stretching almost 80 miles from coast to coast and featuring mile castles, barracks, forts, ramparts and settlements it is testimony to the vision and skill of the Roman Empire. As the wall approaches its 1900 Anniversary in 2022, Open Country heads to Northumberland to explore our relationship with walls and their importance with an archaeologist, artist, naturalist and drystone waller.

Produced by Sarah Blunt for 麻豆社 Audio in Bristol.

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24 minutes

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  • Thu 16 Dec 2021 15:00
  • Sat 18 Dec 2021 06:07

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