Hadrian’s Wall
Dive into the rich history and archaeological significance of Hadrian’s Wall with our curated reading list.
Explore the multifaceted aspects of this iconic Roman frontier, from its construction and purpose to its cultural and strategic implications. Delve into scholarly works by leading experts such as Breeze, Birley, and Dobson, who offer comprehensive analyses of Hadrian’s Wall based on archaeological excavations, historical records, and contemporary research. Uncover the military strategies behind its construction, the lives of the soldiers stationed along its length, and the interactions between Roman and indigenous communities in the frontier zone. Discover the latest interpretations of Hadrian’s Wall as a symbol of Roman power and imperial ideology, as well as its enduring legacy in the landscapes and heritage of modern Britain. Whether you’re a scholar, history enthusiast, or curious visitor, our reading list provides valuable insights into one of the most iconic monuments of the Roman Empire.
General
- Breeze, D.J. & Dobson, B., Hadrian’s Wall, London, 2000.
- Hodgson, N., Hadrian’s Wall: archaeology and history at the limit of Rome’s empire, Marlborough, 2017.
Further Reading
- Bidwell, P.T., Speak, S. & Brickstock, R.J., Excavations at South Shields Roman Fort: Vol.1, Newcastle, 1994.
- Birley, A., Hadrian: the restless emperor, London, 1997.
- Birley, A., Garrison life at Vindolanda: a band of brothers, Stroud, 2002.
- Bowman, A.K., Life and letters on the Roman frontier: Vindolanda and its people, London, 1994.
- Breeze, D.J., The Northern frontiers of Roman Britain, London, 1982.
- Breeze, D.J., The frontiers of Imperial Rome, Barnsely, 2011.
- Collingwood Bruce, J., Handbook to the Roman Wall, 1966.
- Collins, R. & Symonds, F.A., Hadrian’s Wall 2009-2019: a summary of excavation and research, prepared for the Fourteenth Pilgrimage of Hadrian’s Wall, 20-28 July 2019, Kendal, 2019.
- Dobson, B. & Breeze, D.J., The building of Hadrian’s Wall, Newcastle, 1976.
- Hingley, R., Hadrian’s Wall: a life, Oxford, 2012.
- Hodgson, N., Hadrian’s Wall, 1999-2009: a summary of excavation and research prepared for the Thirteenth Pilgrimage of Hadrian’s Wall, 8-14 August 2009, Carlisle, 2009.
- Johnson, A., Roman forts: of the 1st and 2nd centuries AD in Britain and the German provinces, London, 1983.
- Rushworth, A. & Allason-Jones, L., Housesteads Roman Fort: the grandest station : excavation and survey at Housesteads, 1954-95, by Charles Daniels, John Gillam, James Crow, and others, Swindon, 2009.
- Wilmott, T., Birdoswald: excavations of a Roman fort on Hadrian’s Wall and its successor settlements, 1987-92, London, 1997.
