b'GUARDIANS OF EMPIRE Scan here THE ROMAN ARMY ON HADRIANS WALL for the full itineraryAND THE ANTONINE WALL27 June2 July 2026 Historical Background6 days In 122 AD the Emperor Hadrian visited Britain and ordered a wall to be built Expert Historian: for 80 miles between the Solway and the Tyne. Twenty years later Hadrians Dr Andy FearWall was abandoned under the Emperor Antoninus Pius and a new wall further north was constructed between the Clyde and the Forth. Within a Activity Level: 2 /3 few decades the Antonine Wall was also abandoned and the frontier moved back to Hadrians previous structure. Whilst this is the story of the frontier of an empire and the threats it faced, it is also the story of both the flourish Hadrians Wall is the most important site inand decline of Romes British province and the experience of the locals Roman Britain, with forts, civilian settlementsliving on either side of the barrier. Occupied for two and half centuries, and temples as well as fortifications, and theboth walls were heavily garrisoned, yet much about them is a mystery. largest surviving monument to the RomanMentioned a handful of times in ancient literature, the changing design and army. But the Antonine Wall is also a highlyfunction of Hadrians Wall has to be deduced from excavation and many significant, if overlooked, feat of engineering.puzzles remain for us to discuss and unravel as we travel along it.In a series of visits and walks we examine the role and organisation of the largest professional army until the modern era, placing it in context as we visit the altars and tombstones of its soldiers and their families and explore the remains and reconstructions of fortifications, houses and barrack blocks. We also get the chance to examine some of the most awe-inspiring inscriptions and other remains from those living on the wall in the regions superb museums. Walks will follow marked paths, at times over challenging terrain, but nothing that a person of average fitness could not achieve, although there will be the option to travel by coach. Notwithstanding, everybody will enjoy this hospitable tour set amongst the dramatic scenery of Northern England.Day 1Assemble at Newcastle hotel at midday for sandwich lunch and introductory talk Segedunum Roman Fortress, Great North MuseumHotel in Newcastle1 night (L,D)Day 2 Chesters, Carrawburgh Mithraeum, Housesteads, walk Housesteadsto Steel Rigg via Sycamore Gap (4 km - level 3) Hotel in Carlisle 2 nights (B,D)Day 3 Vindolanda, Gilsland, Roman Army Museum, Birdoswald (B,D)Day 4 Glasgow: Hunterian Museum, Bearsden Bathhouse Hotel in Glasgow 1 night (B,D)ESSENTIALS Day 5 Bar Hill, Rough Castle, Watling Lodge and Kinneil forts Hotel in Edinburgh 4-star or best available hotels, meals as1 night (B,D)indicated, drinks with dinner, all entranceDay 6The National Museum of Scotland, transfer Edinburgh to Newcastlefees, tour manager and expert historianRailway Station to arrive around 1530 (B)throughout, all internal travel, optional travel from UK.175926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 17 22/08/2025 13:35'