Roads

Fosse Way

important Roman road from Exeter (Isca) to Lincoln (Lindum) N-S

agger

the raised foundation of a road

large stones

these were used for lowest foundation level of a road

slag

another material used to make roads

small stones

these were used for layering the road surface

drainage ditch

one was dug either side of the road to stop flooding

Ermine Street

important road linking London (Londinium) with York (Eboracum) N-S

Roman army

who built the roads?

Roman name for York

Eboracum

Roman name for Chester

Deva

Roman name for London

Londinium

lighting fires

how did Romans ensure road was straight?

colonia

a town established for retired Roman soldiers to live in

civitas

a larger town/city