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© Rediscovering the Antonine Wall Project The Old Kilpatrick replica distance stone in a sandstone wall on a cobbled area in front of a canal bridge with trees beyond.

About the Antonine Wall

Running from Old Kilpatrick in the west to near Bo’ness in the east, the Antonine wall was a forbidding and visible barrier across Scotland.

© Rediscovering the Antonine Wall Project New Kilpatrick Cemetery with a section of wall base from above. The graves have long shadows and are surrounded by trees.

Built nearly 2,000 years ago

Around 37 miles long

Controlled by 16 forts

Only occupied for about 20 years

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Who lived on the wall?

Occupied by both soldiers and civilians, learn about the lives of the people who made the Antonine Wall their home.

People of the wall

Where can I see the wall today?

Use our interactive map and site explorer to learn more about key sites along the wall to visit.

Visiting the Wall

Where else can I learn about the wall?

To learn more about the people who lived and worked on the Antonine Wall, why not visit one of the many museums along the route?

Top sites to visit
©Rediscovering the Antonine Wall Project. The Antonine Wall Ditch at Watling Lodge, Falkirk

Protecting and managing the wall

As part of a transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site, discover how the Antonine Wall is protected and managed.

Protecting and managing the wall
© Neil Hanna. Two children at a classroom table using Roman replica items. A group of people in the background look at a Roman sword.

Education resources

A range of resources to help children and adults alike to learn about, explore, and experience the wall.

Resources for teachers
School trips