Hadrian’s Wall – what’s the big deal? (Panel Discussion) @INSIGHTSPublicLecturesNCL
Hadrian’s Wall – what’s the big deal? (Panel Discussion) @INSIGHTSPublicLecturesNCL
Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This year marks the 1900th anniversary of the traditional construction date for Hadrian’s Wall, the complex frontier monument that stretched from sea to sea across the north of Roman Britain. The wall was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. But why do we celebrate this monument of ancient imperialism? Why is it relevant? What is its importance for the future? A panel of experts will address these questions and more.

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