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A location that is part of this archaeological site was dubbed the “Murder House” due to the two skeletons that were found when it was excavated. The Clayton (-5[1])Collection comprises pottery found at this site. One text found at this site includes a request sent to the wife of Cerialis (“keh-ree-AH-liss”) to “make the day more enjoyable” by her arrival. Tablet 208, a recipe that uses garlic and conditum, is one of a hoard of letters found at Vindolanda at this site. (10[1])In 2023, tree vandalism occurred at the Sycamore Gap, which is found along the 73-mile span of this site. This structure was built south of a similar one (-5[1])named for Antoninus (10[1])to defend against attacks from Caledonia. For 10 points, what structure was named for the Roman emperor who ordered it built on the border (10[1])between Britannia and lower Scotland? ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Hadrian’s Wall [or Vallum Aelium or Picts’ Wall; accept Housesteads; accept Vindolanda until read] (The first line refers to Housesteads. The birthday invitation was sent from Claudia Severa to Lepidina.)
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