For almost two millennia, it has withstood man and beast. But, as it celebrates its 1,900th anniversary this year, archaeologists fear it may be facing its most dangerous foe: climate change.
Hadrian’s Wall, Located In Northern England, Is A Roman Fortification Stretching From Coast To Coast.
It served as a marker of the north-westerly frontier of the Roman Empire.
Archaeologist Bill Griffiths says it is a striking example of the longevity of structures built by the Romans.
Hadrian’s Wall and its surroundings have long been a rich area of discovery for archaeologists.
Many Artefacts And Treasures Have Been Pristinely Preserved In The Compost Swamps That Dominate The Landscape.
But climate change has caused these peat bogs to shrink back and dry up.
A well, for example, was hidden underground 30 years ago, but the shrinking bog has left the well exposed in the open air, and vulnerable to complete destruction.
Archaeologists Are All Too Aware That Uncovering Valuable Roman Treasures From This Site Has Become A Race Against Time.
So, while the world considers how climate change will affect our future, Hadrian’s Wall shows the impact it is already having on our past.
