Woolliscroft, D. J. (1989). Signalling and the design of Hadrian's Wall. Archaeologia Aeliana Series 5. Vol 17, pp. 5-19. https://doi.org/10.5284/1060842. Cite this via datacite
| Title: | Signalling and the design of Hadrian's Wall | ||
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| Issue: | Archaeologia Aeliana Series 5 | ||
| Series: | Archaeologia Aeliana | ||
| Volume: | 17 | ||
| Page Start/End: | 5 - 19 | ||
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| Publication Type: | Journal | ||
| Abstract: | Hadrian's Wall must have had a coordinated signalling system at all stages, or lose its effectiveness. Field tests indicate that, despite very difficult terrain, seventy-two wall installations from mile 35 onwards are in direct visual contact with a Stanegate site, with only one needing an intermediate relay. This explains the 'irregular' placing of milecastles. There would be no need for specialist signallers: beacons and messengers would suffice. The theory's predictive force was tested in the Newbrough-Grindon Hill area, and the revised signalling system once the Wall forts were in place is also worked out. | ||
| Year of Publication: | 1989 | ||
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| Created Date: | 30 May 2019 |
