... included deserts and rivers but in northern Britain it was built out of stone, which was a common resource in that area. When the wall was being built the resources and the manpower came form the legions guarding the frontier. Each centurion was given a part of the wall to build; along this stretch of wall they would place a hallmark stone so their commander would know who built that particular part of the wall. Different groups were awarded on the speed, quality and quantity of their work but then others were punished. The wall was built along natural defences, including cliffs and ridges. The walls northern side always was on top of a hill giving the Romans the advantage of height and the advantage of been able to see the enemy from a distance. The wall fallowed a strict construction plan, at first the wall was to be only ...

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