0
The wall was built in about 122 AD, almost 1,900 years ago. It was built at the time of Emperor Hadrian, hence the name. It was built to protect the north of England, the furthest western part of the Roman Empire] from attacks by the Scots [Picts].
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
SteveKnowledge is a journey, you know? We'll get there.
Chat with Steve
TaigaEvery great hero faces trials, and you—yes, YOU—are no exception!
Chat with Taiga
JudySimplicity is my specialty.
Chat with JudyMore answers
Add your answer:
Earn +20 ptsQ: How many people did it take to build Hadrian's wall?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
Continue Learning about History of Western Civilization
How many years did it take to build the Trojan horse?
10 years
How many people would it take to start a genetically viable new civilization?
around 10,000
How many years did the Black Death take to kill 25 million people?
It took five years for the black death to kill 25 million people.
How long would it take to build a roman mosaic?
It depended on how big the mosaic was and how small the pieces that were used were. Large and sophisticated mosaics built take years to make.
Do samalian people take baths?
no
Trending Questions
What was the function of a procurator in the roman empire?
What major impact of the Columbian exchange on western Europe was the introduction of?
Which city was the westernmost?
How many centuries are there?
What is the blend of greek and Roman cultures?
What all was invented in the high middle ages?
How did Creationism originate?
What is the country west of Ukraine?
What European country claimed most of what is now Texas and California?
From which month in Punjabi calendar started in English calendar?
What knpwlege European acquire during renaissance?
Who was in power when the Roman Empire fell?
What is a Large Holding Of Land And Power is called?
What was the old nickname for the division between the East and West of Europe?
What does Renaissance mean and why was the Renaissance an important era in history?
Who founded The Principality of Kiev?
What is an argumentum ad Lazarum?
When did the Celts dominate Europe?
How did cooperation with the pope help kings like Charlemagne and the early Holy roman?
Who was Augustus Caesar's wife?
Copyright ©2025 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.