Chichester to Silchester Way, Roman road between Noviomagus and Calleva Atrebatum, Great Britain
The Chichester to Silchester Way is an ancient Roman road extending roughly 60 kilometers through southern England with a wide surface built from flint and gravel layers on cambered foundations. The construction demonstrates engineering methods that combined different materials to create a durable long-distance route.
The road was constructed in antiquity to connect two major Roman settlements and was crucial for the administration and commerce of these territories. Knowledge of its route and structure was rediscovered only when technologies became available to detect traces hidden beneath the ground.
The road connected two major Roman settlements and facilitated trade between neighboring tribal communities. It served as a vital link for commerce and travel across this region.
Only small sections of this ancient road are walkable and visible today, mainly where the landscape has preserved natural embankments. Visitors should know these remains are scattered and require patience to locate across modern countryside.
The road was wider than typical Roman paths in Britain and displays impressive engineering achievements visible in excavations. This exceptional construction suggests the route held special importance for Roman administration.
GPS coordinates: 50.84000,-0.77900
Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:42
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