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Something I notice speaking to writers from south of Hadrian's Wall is that the culture is different. At base, I think Scotland values its creative industries differently from England.
Sara Sheridan

Meaning of "Hadrian's Wall" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HADRIAN'S WALL

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HADRIAN'S WALL

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Hadrian's Wall is a noun.
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WHAT DOES HADRIAN'S WALL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall was a defensive fortification in Roman Britain, begun in AD 122 during the rule of emperor Hadrian. In addition to its military role, gates through the wall served as customs posts. A significant portion of the wall still exists and can be followed on foot along the Hadrian's Wall Path. It is the most popular tourist attraction in Northern England and was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Definition of Hadrian's Wall in the English dictionary

The definition of Hadrian's Wall in the dictionary is a fortified Roman wall, of which substantial parts remain, extending across N England from the Solway Firth in the west to the mouth of the River Tyne in the east. It was built in 120–123 ad on the orders of the emperor Hadrian as a defence against the N British tribes.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HADRIAN'S WALL

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WORDS THAT END LIKE HADRIAN'S WALL

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Synonyms and antonyms of Hadrian's Wall in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Hadrian's Wall» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HADRIAN'S WALL

Find out the translation of Hadrian's Wall to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Hadrian's Wall from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Hadrian's Wall» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

哈德良长城
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Muralla de Adriano
570 millions of speakers

English

Hadrian´s Wall
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Hadrian दीवार
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

جدار هادريان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Стена Адриана
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Muralha de Adriano
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হ্যাড্রিয়ান এর ওয়াল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Mur d´Hadrien
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hadrian´s Wall
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hadrianswall
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハドリアヌスの長城
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

드 리안의 벽
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tembok Hadrian
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Bức tường Hadrian
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹட்ரியனின் வால்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हेड्रियानची भिंत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Hadrian´ın duvarı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Vallo di Adriano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Mur Hadriana
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Стіна Адріана
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Wall lui Hadrian
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Τείχος του Αδριανού
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Hadrian ´s Wall
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Hadrianus mur
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Hadrians mur
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HADRIAN'S WALL»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Hadrian's Wall

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Sara Sheridan
Something I notice speaking to writers from south of Hadrian's Wall is that the culture is different. At base, I think Scotland values its creative industries differently from England.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HADRIAN'S WALL»

Discover the use of Hadrian's Wall in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Hadrian's Wall and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Hadrian's Wall
"Hadrian's Wall extended for some 120 kilometers across the Tyne-Solway isthmus, and was built on the orders of the Emperor Hadrian in c.
Derry Brabbs, 2008
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Hadrian's Wall
A selection of photos, maps and diagrams help make this a book for both the expert and the layman, being simultaneously erudite and unusually accessible.
David J Breeze, Brian Dobson, 2000
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Hadrian's Wall AD 122-410
Beskrivelse af kejser Hadrians mur bygget i Nordengland 122 e.Kr. på kejserens befaling.
‎2003
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Hadrian's Wall: A Life
Richard Hingley addresses the post-Roman history of Hadrian's Wall, one of the most famous ancient monuments in Britain and the most well-preserved of the frontier works that once defined the boundaries of the Roman Empire.
Richard Hingley, 2012
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Hadrian's Wall Path: Two-way national trail description
The revelation of this new route is how brilliantly it brings the whole Roman Frontier beneath one's feet. This guide provides full details and instructions for walking the wall in both directions.
Mark Richards, 2011
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Hadrian's Wall and the End of Empire: The Roman Frontier in ...
Examining Hadrian’s Wall and the Roman frontier of northern England from the fourth century into the Early Medieval period, this book investigates a late frontier in transition from an imperial border zone to incorporation into Anglo ...
Rob Collins, 2012
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Hadrian's Wall
"Anyone picking up this book will want to buy it, and they will find a text which is well written, scholarly without sacrifice of readability, and taking account of the latest work and thought on the wall.
Stephen Johnson, 2004
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Hadrian's Wall: A Novel
As sharp as the edge of a spatha sword and as piercing as a Celtic arrow, Hadrian's Wall evokes a lost world of Roman ideals and barbaric romanticism.
William Dietrich, 2009
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The Spirit of Hadrian's Wall
A truly evocative and incredible collection of photographs of the landscape and natural light effects of the countryside on and around the World Heritage site of Hadrian's Wall, in northern England.With short historical commentaries to ...
‎2008
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Hadrian's Wall
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Jessie Mothersole, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HADRIAN'S WALL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Hadrian's Wall is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pendower Hall nets Newcastle City Council £815000 after it is sold …
Pendower Hall was built for Victorian banker J W Pearce in 1867 and includes a line of Hadrian's Wall. Auctioneers had earlier said it would be ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
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Hartlepool music festival to go ahead in September after council …
... from playing to an 80,000 strong crowd in Stockton-on-Tees to taking part in the BBC's Music Day Hadrian's Wall Of Sound event with a live ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
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New Hadrian's Wall tour bus explores iconic World Heritage Site
Visitors can find new ways to experience 2,000 years of history along the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site this summer, thanks to new bus ... «Cumbria Crack, Jul 15»
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A horribly funny way of looking at our island's history
Hide behind Hadrian's Wall and witness the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Can you stop King Alfred burning his buns? Discover who's at ... «Doncaster Today, Jul 15»
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North East tourism businesses to drive more visitors with new …
... Durham University Attractions, Ford & Etal, Hadrian's Wall Roman Army Museum & Vindolanda, Sunderland and accommodation providers ... «Bdaily, Jul 15»
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South Shields runners race length of Hadrian's Wall to help charities
... who both run for South Shields Harriers, ran 69 miles between Carlisle and Newcastle along the line of Hadrian's Wall in a rat race-managed ... «Shields Gazette, Jul 15»
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Object of the Week: The gorse which grows thick near a Roman …
... The gorse which grows thick near a Roman turret on Hadrian's Wall ... in a field near Black Carts Turret, a 460-metre stretch of Hadrian's Wall. «Culture24, Jul 15»
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Discovering the edge of the Empire at Vindolanda Roman Fort in …
... by the Romans before Hadrian's Wall, Vindolanda became an important construction and garrison base and fort for the wall in its own right. «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
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Black Isle woman triumphs in ultra marathon
The way-marked route passed sections of Hadrian's Wall, forts, stunning mile castles and Roman temples with pit-stops located in locations ... «www.north-star-news.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Northumberland arts projects receive £250000 cash windfall
... to seven historic sites along Hadrian's Wall, spending 10 days at each. ... would be held for architects to design for the Hadrian's Wall mansio. «The Journal, Jul 15»

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