Antonine Wall

British  

/ ˈæntənaɪn /

noun

1. a Roman frontier defence work across S Scotland, extending between the River Clyde and the Firth of Forth. It was built in 142 _ad on the orders of Antoninus Pius (86–161 _ad ), emperor of Rome (138–161)

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At its height, Roman control extended from southern England to the Antonine Wall north of modern-day Glasgow.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 25, 2026

This discovery has led to HES reviewing the site's designation to ensure the fortlet is recognised and protected as part of the Antonine Wall.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2023

This fortlet would have been part of several along the Antonine Wall.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2023

And the Wall of Westeros of course brings to mind either Hadrian's Wall or the Antonine Wall in northern Britain.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2014

Bede mentions that the east end of the Antonine Wall terminated at a place called in Pictish Pean-fahel, and in Saxon Penneltun.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various