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A.D. 79 , a fort 8 acres in extent , of earth and timber ; thirdly , a stone gateway added to this fort , and followed by a stone fort wall c . A.D. 108 , rebuilt towards ( or shortly after ? ) the end of the second century ; fourthly ...
A.D. 79 , a fort 8 acres in extent , of earth and timber ; thirdly , a stone gateway added to this fort , and followed by a stone fort wall c . A.D. 108 , rebuilt towards ( or shortly after ? ) the end of the second century ; fourthly ...
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The Wall is normally 7 feet thick , but it stands in many places on a foundation suitable for a structure about 10 Roman feet thick , and at certain points this " broad wall " has actually been built to its full height .
The Wall is normally 7 feet thick , but it stands in many places on a foundation suitable for a structure about 10 Roman feet thick , and at certain points this " broad wall " has actually been built to its full height .
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It was this patrol - track which ultimately became the Wall ; for , as most students of the subject now agree , the Wall is best understood not as a fortification in the tactical sense , but as an “ elevated sentry - walk , ” affording ...
It was this patrol - track which ultimately became the Wall ; for , as most students of the subject now agree , the Wall is best understood not as a fortification in the tactical sense , but as an “ elevated sentry - walk , ” affording ...
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LATIN LITERATURE By A D Nock M A | 13 |
GREEK HISTORY By M Cary D Litt | 21 |
ROMAN HISTORY By Hugh Last M A | 33 |
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