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Antonine Wall

Delve into the history and significance of the Antonine Wall with our curated reading list on this remarkable Roman frontier.

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Explore the scholarly works that unravel the construction, purpose, and strategic importance of this fortification, which once marked the northernmost boundary of the Roman Empire in Britain. From detailed archaeological studies to comprehensive surveys of military infrastructure and defensive strategies, our selection of books offers a comprehensive understanding of the Antonine Wall’s role in Roman Britain. Discover insights into the social, economic, and political dynamics of the frontier zone, as well as its impact on indigenous communities and interactions with neighboring tribes. Engage with leading experts such as Breeze, Keppie, and ollingwood Bruce, who provide valuable perspectives on the history and legacy of this iconic monument. Whether you’re a seasoned scholar or an enthusiastic amateur, our reading list offers a wealth of resources for exploring the fascinating world of the Antonine Wall and its enduring historical significance.

General

  • Breeze, D.J., The Antonine Wall: the north-west frontier of the Roman Wall : proposed as a World Heritage Site, Edinburgh, 2004.
  • Hanson, W.S. & Maxwell, G., Rome’s north-west frontier: the Antonine Wall, Edinburgh, 1983.
  • Keppie, L.J.F., The antiquarian rediscovery of the Antonine Wall, Edinburgh, 2012.

Further Reading

  • Breeze, D.J., The Northern frontiers of Roman Britain, London, 1982.
  • Breeze, D.J., Roman Scotland: frontier country, London, 1996.
  • Breeze, D.J., Bearsden: a Roman fort on the Antonine Wall, Edinburgh, 2016.
  • Breeze, D.J. & Dobson, B., Hadrian’s Wall, London, 2000.
  • Collingwood Bruce, J., Handbook to the Roman Wall, 1966.
  • Hassall, M., ‘The internal planning of Roman auxiliary forts’in Rome and her northern provinces: papers presented to Sheppard Frere in honour of his retirement from the Chair of the Archaeology of the Roman Empire, University of Oxford, 1983, Oxford, 1983, 96-131.