Watling Street, Roman road from Dover to Wroxeter, England
The stone-paved Watling Street extends 450 kilometers across England, connecting the port of Dover through London to the settlement of Wroxeter.
Romans constructed this major route during 47-48 AD to facilitate military movements and establish control over their newly acquired British territories.
The name derives from the Waeclingas, an Anglo-Saxon tribe who lived near St Albans and called the settlement Wætlingaceaster in their language.
Modern travelers can follow the ancient path using the A2 road from Dover to London and the A5 from London to Wroxeter.
The road marked the boundary between Danish and Anglo-Saxon territories during the 9th century, defining the edge of the Danelaw region.
Location: Central Bedfordshire
Part of: Roman Britain
GPS coordinates: 51.27583,1.08083
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:44
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