Antonine Wall gains world heritage status
9th Jul 2008
The Antonine Wall in Scotland has been awarded World Heritage status by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), elevating it to the same level of importance as renowned sites such as the pyramids.
The 1,900-year-old landmark was officially recognised by UNESCO's world heritage committee at a meeting in Quebec on Wednesday (2 July) evening. The Antonine Wall becomes Scotland's fifth site to gain world heritage status.
Built by the Roman army around 140AD to keep troublesome Caledonian tribes at bay, the 40-mile long wall stretches from Bo'ness, on the Firth of Forth, to Old Kilpatrick, on the banks of the River Clyde.
The wall follows much the same path as the Forth & Clyde Canal, joining the West and East coasts of Scotland.
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