In 2023 in England, construction work exposed a Roman road built around the 1st–2nd Century AD. The tightly fitted stones remain stable after nearly 2,000 years underground.

The discovery highlights the durability of Roman engineering. The exposed stretch is limited, and the broader route is still unclear. The preserved surface offers a snapshot of construction that once supported movement across Roman Britain, leaving its original connection within the wider network open.

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If it’s the ‘Roman road’ that it appears to be from the picture, then it’s possible it’s not actually Roman at all.

I looked it up because I was curious to know more about what happened to the site after the ‘Roman Road’ was discovered and came across this intriguing article:

https://www.badseysociety.uk/archaeology/eveshams-roman-ford-wasnt

Evesham’s Roman Ford - That Wasn’t | The Badsey Society