London Wall

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/london-wall

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was London Wall built?Circa AD 200 by the Romans
2. How big is London Wall?Approximately 330 acres
3. What is the location?City of London, England
4. What is the incorporated fort?Cripplegate Fort
5. What was the London Wall and why did the Romans build it?The London Wall was a big stone and earth fence built around the city of Londinium around AD 200. The Romans made it to keep the city safe and show their power.
6. Did the London Wall stay strong after the Romans left?After the Romans left around AD 410, the wall fell into disrepair, but later people, like Alfred the Great, repaired it to keep the city safe again.

Londinium: The Roman name for the settlement that evolved into London, established around AD 47-50.
Topographical Influence: How the physical features of a place, like a wall, affect its layout and development.
Urban Planning: The process of designing and managing the development of cities and towns.
Conservation Efforts: Actions taken to protect and preserve historical sites and structures.