The Antonine Wall runs from Bo'ness - through Kinneil Estate - to Old Kilpatrick. Trace the route of the Wall and see its remaining features with this new map.

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Product Description

The Antonine Wall is the UK s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is now part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site alongside Hadrian s Wall and the German limes. Built across central Scotland in the mid 2nd century AD on the orders of the Emperor Antoninus Pius, the Antonine Wall marked the north-western frontier of the Roman Empire. Running for 60km from modern Old Kilpatrick on the north side of the River Clyde to Bo ness on the Firth of Forth, it consisted of a turf rampart fronted by a deep ditch, with forts linked by a road called the Military Way. It was through the gates of these forts and fortlets that many Roman goods passed into the lands of Caledonia beyond RCAHMS has worked with Historic Scotland on the nomination to produce a map of the Antonine Wall, showing its course on a modern base at a scale of 1:25,000 and including areas where it can be visited. The Map highlights elements of the archaeology of the monument, provides additional information on related museums and reading, and is the essential resource and companion for anyone interested in visiting and studying the Antonine Wall.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #159996 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-14
• Format: Folded Map
• Original language: English
• Binding: Map
• 4 pages

About the Author
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland collects, records and interprets information on the nation's archaeological, architectural, industrial and maritime heritage.Historic Scotland safeguards the nation's historic environment and promotes its understanding and enjoyment.The Hunterian Museum is the oldest museum in Scotland and its collections feature extenisive material on Roman Scotland

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Customer Reviews

Map of Antonine Wall
As one would expect from a production from the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Scotland, this revised edition of the map of the Antonine Wall is bang up to date with the latest known information on the Wall ,now a World Heritage Site.It overlays the features of the Wall on a Standard Ordnance Survey map (1:25000 scale),enabling any visitor to easily identify accesible areas and plan their visits.It includes clear photos of key sites with a brief commentary on each one.There is also a list of best places to see the Wall and a key bibliography.Highly recommended for any one interested in the Wall.