Where Romans once stood. The Hadrian's wall National Trail opened May 2003. Fact File Length: 130km Start: Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Finish: Filey Brigg Terrain: This is not a challenge walk, the highest point being 1300 feet above sea level. Much of the trail will be on grassy surfaces. Attractions: Public transport for most sections (Hadrian's Wall Bus) and railway links, historic Roman ... [MORE] 1. BBC News: Roman Souvenir of Wall Found - Archaeologists say a bronze pan found in Staffordshire is a Roman souvenir of the building of Hadrian's Wall. 2. BBC News: Roman Trail Re-opens - The whole of Hadrian's Wall from Cumbria to Tyneside opens to walkers for the first time since the Romans abandoned it. 3. Britannia: Touring Hadrian's Wall - A detailed touring guide by David Nash Ford to the places of interest along Hadrian's Wall from Carlisle to Wallsend. 4. Hadrian's Wall - A guide to the history of the wall, from 'The Millennium History of North East England' by David Simpson. 5. Hadrian's Wall - Easily-navigated guide to this World Heritage Site by the Hadrian's Wall Tourism Partnership. Interactive maps lead to details of sites along the wall. 6. Hadrian's Wall - An illustrated guide to the wall by Togodumnus, alias Kevan W. White. Map, history, guide to what to see, and historical information. 7. Hadrian's Wall - Following Trajan's expansionist policy, Hadrian tried to consolidate the Roman empire and strengthen it by such means as this great fortified wall. Illustrated article from About.com, with links. 8. Hadrian's Wall and Roman Northumberland - Illustrated guide from Northumberland County Council to this World Heritage Site and the Roman forts and museums at Housesteads, Vindolanda, Chesters and Corbridge. 9. Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail - Official trail site. Trail description, history, map, publications, transport and photos. 10. Vindolanda - Roman fort and settlement by Hadrian's Wall, where rare ink on wood letters were discovered. Visitor information, excavation news. Online shopping: books, reproduction Roman jewellery, weapons, figures, games. 11. Walking Hadrian's Wall - Offers walking holidays along the wall. Details of tours and walks, prices, how to book. 12. Wallnet - Illustrated history and description of Hadrian's Wall and its forts from The Museum of Antiquities at the University of Newcastle. Includes background information on the Roman Empire and army. 13. BBC History: Housesteads Roman Fort Virtual Reality Tour NEW! - History and 3D reconstructions of the fort, which stands on Hadrian's Wall and is now owned by the National Trust. 14. Birdoswald Roman Fort - The official site for this attraction near Brampton, Cumbria. Illustrated description of the fort and recent excavations there. Information on its visitor and study centres. Facilities, events, news. 15. Hadrian's Wall - Guy de la Bédoyère, author of Hadrian's Wall, History and Guide (1998) gives an illustrated history and description. 16. Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site - Information about the wall from English Heritage, who manage it, and 'Guiding principles for management of the World Heritage Site'.

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