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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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[–] ScorpionFrog 18 points 2 years ago (1 children)

A few roads I drive on frequently look like they were made in 410 CE

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

"Come on mate, the gap is big enough to get a bloody chariot through!"

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

Yes but apart from that what have they done for us?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ah, what a time sink! 😊 thanks

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Yep, spent far too long this morning looking all the still existing Roman roads up on OSM and following them along going "wow look how straight it is!"

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Oh man, I didn't even think of that... hmm...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Cateractonium sounded like an interesting town to live in...

(A quick search shows today it's known as Catterick)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Did they NEED to though? Maybe the Roman roads were just that good?