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Hadrian's Wall
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Hadrian's Wall is a former defensive fortification of the Roman province of Britannia, begun in AD 122 in the reign of the Emperor Hadrian. Running from Wallsend on the River Tyne in the east to Bowne
A view of a partially-reconstructed section of Hadrian's Wall. The upright stones on top are a modern addition, to deter people from walking on it.
A view of a partially-reconstructed section of Hadrian's Wall. The upright stones on top are a modern addition, to deter people from walking on it.
Sections of Hadrian's Wall still remain, particularly in its hilly central sector. Little remains in lowland regions, where it was used as a source of
Sections of Hadrian's Wall still remain, particularly in its hilly central sector. Little remains in lowland regions, where it was used as a source of stone for new buildings.
Hadrian's Wall facing east towards Crag Lough (the lake in the picture). The rocky outcrop is the Whin Sill, of volcanic origin.
Hadrian's Wall facing east towards Crag Lough (the lake in the picture). The rocky outcrop is the Whin Sill, of volcanic origin.
Bronze head of the Emperor Hadrian, who commissioned the wall's construction, found in 1834 in the River Thames in London, around 280 miles (450 km) s
Bronze head of the Emperor Hadrian, who commissioned the wall's construction, found in 1834 in the River Thames in London, around 280 miles (450 km) south of Hadrian's Wall
Sycamore Gap tree
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The Sycamore Gap tree, also known as the Robin Hood tree, was a 100–120-year-old sycamore tree next to Hadrian's Wall near Crag Lough in Northumberland, England. It was illegally felled in 2023 by Dan
Hadrian's Wall
…monologue spoken in the voice of a lonely Roman soldier stationed at the wall. Gallery Poltross Burn, Milecastle 48, which was built on a steep slope The Sycamore Gap tree, which was felled in 2023 in an act of vandalism (also known as the "Robin Hood Tree", because it appeared in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves…
View of the tree from the north in October 2020. Hadrian's Wall is visible to the left of and in front of the tree.
View of the tree from the north in October 2020. Hadrian's Wall is visible to the left of and in front of the tree.
Sycamore Gap, looking west in 2007
Sycamore Gap, looking west in 2007
The tree two days after it was felled
The tree two days after it was felled
Sycamore Gap panorama
Sycamore Gap panorama