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  • proper noun A fortification of stone and turf built by the Roman Empire across what is now the Central Belt of Scotland.

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Examples

  • There is a young man trapped in Brigante territory far to the north of the Antonine Wall in the Cale-dones mountains.

    Ghost King Gemmell, David 1988

  • Victorinus sat near the narrow window of the alehouse tavern staring out at the remains of the Antonine Wall, built far to the north of Hadrian's immense fortifications and stretching from coast to coast over forty miles.

    Ghost King Gemmell, David 1988

  • Raising the profile of Kinneil In 2008/09, we: • Actively promoted Kinneil Estate through the media, linking into key events - such as the announcement of World Heritage Status for the Antonine Wall, which runs through the estate

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows friendsofkinneil 2009

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