Genius Loci Digest: 20 Feb 2026
In Pursuit of Spring Special Edition - Part One
hadrian's wall
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📝 Field Notes from my Camper-van-camino: Hadrian's Wall and Kirkoswald
Two or three auxiliary soldiers lived and sheltered within this space. I imagine their conversations tucked around each stone like mortar: love-stories coursing through the mortar joints, comedy springing from the castellation and tragedy lurking in the quoins.
Andy Marshall's Genius Loci Digest: 13 Dec 2024
As I trace the route of the B6318, one of Britain’s most beautiful roads, I come upon the remains of the Roman Temple of Mithras at Brocolitia.
Andy Marshall's Genius Loci Digest: 6 Oct 2023
I plumped for Birdoswald and missed the opportunity of ever seeing one of the most photographed trees in the country. On 28 September the tree was unlawfully cut down in the dark hours.
Andy Marshall's Genius Loci Digest: 8 Sep 2023
I drive into the timeless landscape surrounding Hadrian's Wall. It's a unique place, defined by the ancient ribbon of limestone that runs through it.