07-24-2016, 11:54 AM
Hi guys,
Firstly I apologise if there is a thread covering this elsewhere. I understand that the majority of the wall itself was built by the legions but does anyone have any information on the units that garrisoned it. I know there were several from Spain and Gaul as well as unit of Tigris boatman from Mesopotamia (Iraq) who garrisoned the Fort in South Shields presumably as they would be able to ferry men across. I just wondered if Hadrian's Wall was some backwater posting as the area was now secured or if it was to be treated as a frontline posting where experienced fighting units were sent.
Firstly I apologise if there is a thread covering this elsewhere. I understand that the majority of the wall itself was built by the legions but does anyone have any information on the units that garrisoned it. I know there were several from Spain and Gaul as well as unit of Tigris boatman from Mesopotamia (Iraq) who garrisoned the Fort in South Shields presumably as they would be able to ferry men across. I just wondered if Hadrian's Wall was some backwater posting as the area was now secured or if it was to be treated as a frontline posting where experienced fighting units were sent.
Dan