Via Devana, Roman road in central England.
The Via Devana extends from Colchester to Chester, passing through Cambridge and Leicester across varied terrain and ancient settlements.
Built during Roman occupation of Britain, this military route connected multiple Roman fortifications and settlements between the 1st and 4th centuries AD.
The road's name derives from Deva, the Latin designation for Chester, and was first documented by cartographer Charles Mason in his 1808 Cambridgeshire map.
Parts of the original Roman road remain visible near Medbourne and Leicester, where modern paths follow sections of the ancient route.
The northern sections of Via Devana have disappeared over time, leading some historians to exclude these portions from their historical maps.
Part of: Roman Britain
GPS coordinates: 52.60020,-1.03529
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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