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Published Date: 01 March 2007
UNITED Nations advisers will visit the Antonine Wall to consider whether it should be recognised as a World Heritage Site alongside the Great Wall of China and the pyramids of Egypt, the culture minister, Patricia Ferguson, said yesterday.
The historic Scottish landmark has been nominated by the Culture Secretary, Tessa Jowell.

The 2,000-year-old wall, which runs for 37 miles from Bo'ness in West Lothian to Old Kilpatrick in West Dunbartonshire, is one of the most significant Roman remains in existence.

A decision will be taken by the World Heritage Committee next summer.



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  • Last Updated: 01 March 2007 10:46 AM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: The Romans
 
1

Conan,

Here 01/03/2007 09:44:27

Its not a 'Scots wall' you idiot - its a Roman wall.

2

lisa,

perth 01/03/2007 17:45:58

When I saw the headline I thought they were referring to Andy Kerr's garden wall.

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Adrian Mahoney,

Bo'ness 01/03/2007 23:40:25

Great to hear that UNESCO advisers will visit the Antonine Wall. Here in Bo'ness we're proud of our Roman fortlet - the only excavated fortlet along the line of the wall - and the Roman artefacts in our museum at Kinneil. World Heritage Site status can only help boost tourism in Bo'ness and other places linked with the Antonine Wall. Here's hoping UNESCO give their support. Roll on next summer.


 

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