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1. The eastern end of Hadrian's Wall was originally Pont Aelius in Newcastle upon Tyne but it was later extended to Segedunum. What is the area around this fort is known as what today?
2. In 2003 a National Trail opened following the Wall as closely as possible; to complete the 84 miles (140 km) of the trail a walker passes through Newcastle upon Tyne and which other former Roman City in the North of England?
3. In the 1991 film 'Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves' director Kevin Reynolds used a famous landmark on the Wall in his film. What is this landmark called?
4. In which Cumbrian Village does Hadrian's Wall end (in the west)?
5. Hadrian's Wall was 80 Roman miles long, but how long is it in modern miles? (Clue: a Roman Mile was 5,000 feet).
6. Apart from its museum and breathtaking views, the Housesteads fort in Northumberland is well known for what?
7. Hadrian's Wall was built by Roman legionaries. These Romans belonged to the 2nd, 6th and 20th legions. How long is it thought that it took them to complete the Wall?
8. Seven miles East North East of the market town of Brampton is a Roman Fort which sits on a triangular spur of land, steep cliffs to the south and east overlooking the valley of the River Irthing. How is this fort known today?
9. One of the earliest known examples of writing in Latin by a woman is now held in the British Museum in London. Written on a wooden tablet by Claudia Severa, this incredible piece of history was found at which fort that lies just south of the Wall?
10. The Wall is named after the Emperor Hadrian. He succeeded Trajan in which year?
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