Ancient roads all lead to Rome

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The Romans constructed an extensive road network in the UK. These roads were detailed on schematic maps which also contained information about distances between various towns and cities on the roads. Surviving Roman milestones give a fascinating insight into the earliest era of road construction in the UK. Many are now in remote places, while others have been reused in newer town walls or other buildings. It appears that the milestones were renewed from time to time as new regimes were established, particularly in the third century.

United Kingdom, Facilities & equipment, Historical Sites, Historic Sites, Leisure industry, Buildings and facilities, Roads, Roman, Roman roads

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This road once led to Rome

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East Anglia, England, has yielded a considerable range of Roman remains. Roman sites in the region include the town of Venta Icenorum, close to the village of Caistor St Edmond, England. A hoard of late Roman treasure was discovered at Hoxne, near Diss, England, in 1992. This hoard contained magnificent silver spoons, silver pepperpots and jewellery, along with almost 15,000 gold and silver coins. The two other great Roman treasures in East Anglia are Mildenhall and Thetford.

History, Classical antiquities, East Anglia, England

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