walls

List of Places

  • Medieval Bastion Le Mans, France 14C-early 15C

    In the 14th or 15th century, Le Mans built a bastion to strengthen a weak point in their city walls. Unfortunately, this did not save them from a siege by the English in 1425.

  • Great Wall of China China

    Stretching across over 5,000 miles (8,850 km) of scenic landscape, the Great Wall of China is one of the most impressive and famous landmarks in the world.

  • L-Shaped Wall on River Front Cambridge, England

    Brick wall of C18 or earlier date containing a series of stone heraldic cartouches. The 4 cartouches are late C17 and are probably by Robert Grumbold. They are the arms of Nevile (twice). Saclter and Babington.

  • Hadrian's Wall England 122 CE

    Built in 122 under the Emperor Hadrian, this fortified wall stretched for 80 Roman miles across northern Britain. Much of it still remains.

  • Roman Walls of Le Mans Le Mans, France c. 280-c. 360

    The Roman Walls of Le Mans are the third largest surviving Roman city walls, exceeded only by Rome and Istanbul. Dating from 280 or 320-60 CE, they feature intriguing geometric decorations and multiple towers.