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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A few roads I drive on frequently look like they were made in 410 CE
“Come on mate, the gap is big enough to get a bloody chariot through!”
You’ll get e trebuchet through that mate
Yes but apart from that what have they done for us?
Ah, what a time sink! 😊 thanks
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!”
Oh man, I didn’t even think of that… hmm…
Cateractonium sounded like an interesting town to live in…
(A quick search shows today it’s known as Catterick)
Did they NEED to though? Maybe the Roman roads were just that good?
