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Derry Brabbs' Hadrian's wall

Hadrian's Wall
The remains of Milecastle 39, also known as Castle Nick, on the Whin Sill, Northumberland. The former barracks are part of the section of Hadrian's wall rebuilt by John Clayton (1792-1890), who spent much of his fortune buying up land in order to restore the wall. Photograph: Derry Brabbs/PR
Hadrian's wall
The Benwell vallum crossing, where the wall meets surburban Newcastle upon Tyne. The crossing is the last surviving example of the regulated crossing points that were the only way for wheeled traffic to cross the frontier. Photograph: Derry Brabbs/PR
Hadrian's wall
The wall plunges down to Rapishaw Gap, a natural break in the crags, where the Pennine Way crosses north towards the Cheviots and the Scottish border. Photograph: Derry Brabbs/Hadrian's Wall by Derry Brabbs, published at £14.99 by Frances Lincoln
Hadrian's wall
The wall snakes its way to the summit of Sewingshield Crags. It is one of the highest points the wall reaches, with commanding views over the surrounding land Photograph: Derry Brabbs/PR
Hadrian's wall
John Clayton took a keen interest in excavating the military structures around the wall. This collection of altar stones is from the cavalry fort of Cilernum at Chesters. The artifacts are currently housed in the Chesters museum. Photograph: Derry Brabbs/PR
Hadrian's wall
The north gate of Housesteads Fort, looking north-east towards Sewingshields Crags. Photograph: Derry Brabbs/PR
Hadrian's wall
The commander's house (praetorium) at Housesteads Fort was the largest and most imposing building in the area. Photograph: Derry Brabbs/PR
Hadrian's wall
The sun rises over a section of the wall at Black Carts, Northumberland. Photograph: Derry Brabbs/PR
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