Portway, Roman road in Hampshire, England
The Portway extends for 36 miles through Hampshire's countryside, connecting the former Roman settlements of Silchester and Old Sarum with a paved surface.
The road's construction dates back to the Roman occupation of Britain, featuring a layered structure of chalk, flint, and gravel up to 27 feet wide.
This ancient thoroughfare shaped the development of local communities, establishing trade connections between settlements that existed before the Roman conquest of Britain.
Modern visitors can explore sections of the original Roman engineering through marked walking trails that pass through Pamber Forest and near Cottington Hill.
Archaeological excavations near St Mary Bourne revealed the original metalled road surface lying 4 to 8 inches below current ground level.
Location: Hampshire
GPS coordinates: 51.17003,-1.63378
Latest update: May 24, 2025 06:46
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