Part of the Roman Fosse Way road has been discovered on an archaeological dig
in Nottinghamshire.
Archaeologists uncovered the stretch of road, dating back to the mid 1st
century, while working on the Highways Agency's A46 Newark to Lincoln
Improvement. Experts from the City of Lincoln Archaeological Trust knew the road
was nearby but didn't know its exact location and, although they fully expected
to find Roman artefacts, the discovery of the Fosse Way was more than they had
hoped for.
The size and condition of the ancient road is significant. A twelve metre
wide section has been revealed and the tightly packed cobbles and materials used
to construct the road can be seen clearly. Some of the ruts made by Roman carts
have been preserved and there's even evidence of some Roman style road repairs.
Archaeologists will now section through the Fosse Way to investigate how the
road was built and will pass on some tips to the Highways Agency.
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