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TIL that following the Roman departure from Britain (410 CE), systematic construction of paved highways in the UK did not resume until the early 18th century (en.wikipedia.org)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1815113

After the Romans departed, systematic construction of paved highways in the United Kingdom did not resume until the early 18th century. The Roman road network remained the only nationally managed highway system within Britain until the establishment of the Ministry of Transport in the early 20th century.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

If you look at the crooked Warren of spaghetti that is the London street map, one road stands out for its straightness: Edgware Road (known in my area as Shoot-Up Hill). Wouldn’t you know it, it’s the Roman road.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgware_Road

Edgware Road is a major road in London, England. The route originated as part of Roman Watling Street and, unusually in London, it runs for 10 miles in an almost perfectly straight line.