The imperial island; England's chronicle in stone; (1886)
Hunnewell, James Frothingham, 1832-1910 · Boston, Ticknor · leaf 56
westwardto Rapishaw Gap. It follows the uneven cresting of the cliffsthat rise with long and moderate slopes towards the south, butdrop abruptly towards the north, presenting formidable barriersin that direction ; indeed, the most picturesque scenery foundduring the walk extends along and beyond… … I M I THE ROMAN WALL.—THE CEAGS. 37 Two furlongs from Housesteads is a mile-castle, the northside of which is formed by the great Wall, and shows, saysMr. Bruce, the finest specimen remaining on the whole line.It stands 14 courses or 9£ feet high, and is 10 feet thick. Thecastle itself measures, on…
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