Antonine Wall
United Kingdom UNESCO World Heritage Site
Antonine Wall is a Roman defensive line and archaeological site that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was commissioned by Antoninus Pius in 142 and forms part of the Limes Britannicus and the borders of the Roman Empire.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach 17 °C. April is one of the drier months, with about 13 days of rain. The months from December to February are the coldest, with daily lows of 0 °C. Rainfall is highest in January, with about 186 mm falling over 20 days.
Glasgow Airport is the nearest airport, located 25 km away. The site is 559 km from London. Visitors can combine a trip to the Antonine Wall with nearby locations such as the Falkirk Wheel, which is 14.5 km away, Stirling Castle, 19 km away, or the Forth Bridge, 42.4 km away. Antonine Wall is the 47th most looked-up sight in the United Kingdom on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 17 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 186 | 132 | 140 | 86 | 94 | 97 | 106 | 128 | 150 | 176 | 168 | 160 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
