Book review: Hadrian’s Wall by David J. Breeze and Brian Dobson ianhopkinson.org.uk/2026/10/book... #roman #hadrianswall #history #bookreview

Book review: Hadrian’s Wall by David J. Breeze and Brian Dobson ianhopkinson.org.uk/2026/10/book... #roman #hadrianswall #history #bookreview
From the archives: Fingerpost pointing east at road to Portgate Farm in Wall mile 22. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn #fingerpostfriday
286/365: From the archives: Flooded Vallum ditch, opposite the site of Milecastle 24. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Hadrian’s Wall: Heavenfield
St Oswald’s Church at Heavenfield marks the end of the 96-mile St Oswald’s Way, where it joins Hadrian’s Wall Path.
King Oswald (c. 604–642 CE) is said to have raised a large wooden cross before the Battle of Heavenfield in 634 CE.
Coming to the end of the 2026 Walking Season on Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Another busy season, met many walkers from the UK and around the World. 19 hand-painted Acorns given out so far. Still have five to give to lucky walkers. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Barracks at Chesters Roman Fort, (Cilurnum). #hadrianswall #followtheacorn #RomanFortThursday
285/365: From the archives: Early morning sun at the road to Portgate Farm. Wall mile 22. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Hadrian’s Wall: Sewingshields crags
Sewingshields crag, just east of Housesteads Roman Fort, amazing views north over Broomlee Lough and Wark Forrest. The dry stone wall sits on the line of Hadrian’s Wall. The stones perhaps once formed part of the Wall.
Got this comment: 'Hope your going to put it back in the same place from the site it got removed asap.' #hadrianswall #followtheacorn It was replaced as soon as the worn one was removed. 😡Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail.
Four more 'freebies' for out on the Trail varnished. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Hadrian’s Wall: Bowness-on-Solway
Only 5½ miles to go, or 5½ miles into your adventure, depending on the direction you’re walking.
There’s no Wall to see around Bowness-on-Solway. Instead you have salt marshes, friendly cows, country lanes, honesty huts and traditional pubs.
#HadriansWall #Walking
284/365: From the archives: Walking west, sunrise over the Vallum. Wall mile 22. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Before and After : Worn Public Footpath way marker changed this morning out on Trail. Back repainted and ready for use again. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
An opportunity to see Sarah and GrahamAKA @pottedhistory.bsky.social and @potsofhistory.bsky.social plus their very much appreciated, and enthusiastic volunteer helpers in action. www.vindolanda.com/Event/votive... #Northumberland #HadriansWall #Romans #History #Vindolanda #ExperimentalArchaeology
Walk 108 of 2026 on Friday 16/10/2026. Out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Public Footpath way marker removed this morning, and brought home to refurbish for use again, out on the Trail. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Ash tree in the north ditch of curtain Wall, in mile 24. On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
5) Walk 107 of 2026 this morning, (13/10/2026). On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Brushing down stiles tidying up around gates/stiles and litter picking. Met no walkers today. Still got one October Acorn, for a westerly walker. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
4) Walk 107 of 2026 this morning, (13/10/2026). On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Brushing down stiles tidying up around gates/stiles and litter picking. Met no walkers today. Still got one October Acorn, for a westerly walker. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
3) Walk 107 of 2026 this morning, (13/10/2026). On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Brushing down stiles tidying up around gates/stiles and litter picking. Met no walkers today. Still got one October Acorn, for a westerly walker. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn