The Legacy of Roman Roads

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2002-11-04 20:14
British Archaeology: Modern transport expert Hugh Davies looks at the legacy of Roman roads in Great Britain. People lucky enough to live near Roman roads in England take them for granted, believes retired transportation expert Hugh Davies. In an essay for British Archaeology, he takes a look at the legacy of Roman roads in the British Isles, the challenges their builders had to face, and how these roads shaped the history of the island.