HADRIAN'S WALL SPONSORED CHALLENGE - 'SEPTEMBER 2007' |
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HADRIAN'S WALL: |
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Photo Credit: Paul Darnell:- Touching History |
Hadrian’s Wall was built between AD 122 and AD 30 and was commissioned by Emperor Hadrian as the frontier of the Roman Empire in Britain. It was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987 and is now protected by English Heritage, who describe the site as “the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain”. Most of the wall is accessible on foot and the Hadrian’s Wall Trail, which opened in 2003, now consists of 84 miles of unbroken path, which take in some of the most breathtaking scenery in the UK and stretches from Bowness on The Salway Firth, in the west and Wallsend, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the east. Along the Trail, there are numerous sites of Special Interest, a National Park and the remains of several forts. Housesteads is one the best preserved forts in the country, covering an area of five acres. Within its walls are a number of buildings including the fort's headquarters and commander's house, granaries, barracks, a hospital, and latrines. Another fort, Vindolanda, lies to the south of the Wall. Here, excavations have unearthed a number of Roman documents and artefacts, including Roman boots, shoes, armour, jewellery and coins. |
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THE CHALLENGE: |
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Photo Credit: Paul Darnell:- Touching History |
In September 2007 a twenty five man team comprising of former and serving soldiers of the Cokdstream Guards will attempt to walk the 84 miles (135 km) length of Hadrian's Wall. Stretching from the Tyne in the East to the Salway Firth in the West, Hadrian's Wall is one of the finest examples of Roman engineering still in existence and testament to the skill and professionalism of the Roman Legionaries responsible for its construction. Supported by a logistics and support team, the journey will begin on Newcastle's East Coast on the 20 September 2007 at the remains of Segedunam Roman Fort which was once a busy trading port for Roman Naval ships bringing goods from all corners of the Roman Empire. The team will be led by former Coldstream Guards Sargeant Ted Williams, and will accompanied by Roman Historian and guide Paul Darnell. The team will endeavour to walk between 16 to 24 miles each day over a 5 day period and plan to arrive at the picturesque Salway Firth on Britain's West Coast on the 24th September 2007. |
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THE TEAM: |
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Photo Credit: Simon Dowe:- Ex 1 Coldm Gds |
The team of 30 former and serving soldiers of the Coldstream Guards will comprise 22 walkers and a support / logistics team of 8 drivers who will be responsible for transporting the the challenge team to and from its daily start and pick up points in support of this tough event. There will also be medical and catering support to ensure the team has correct back up for all eventualities. Each member of the team will also have the added challenge of raising £800 towards our financial target. |
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TEAM HQ: |
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The teams will be based at the Gilsland Spa Hotel in a left of central location along Hadrian’s Wall which will act as our headquarters for the duration of the event. Situated 700 feet above sea level, the hotel commands spectacular views over the Cumbrian countryside and magnificent Irthing Gorge where the River Irthing separates the counties of Cumbria and North Umberland. |
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R&R: |
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The team will have a number of ways to relax be it visits to Roman sites, museums, local lido, golf course or the many village pubs and restaurants situated locally. We will also have the added bonus of good facilities at our team hotel with a number of amenities at our disposal. |
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OUR AIM: |
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Photo Credit: ShinyCapstar |
Our aim is to complete the challenge and raise £20,000 for the Coldstream Kids Charity in support of children of serving and former Coldstreamers who may become the victims of misfortune or unforeseen circumstances. |
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