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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Example Sentences

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

The Antonine Wall was the frontier that the Romans constructed across central Scotland, and is one of Scotland's six Unesco World Heritage Sites.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2023

Scottish locations with the Unesco status include the St Kilda archipelago, Skara Brae prehistoric village and the Antonine Wall.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2023

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