In 2024, workers beneath Old Kent Road found a Roman road that helped confirm London’s ancient route
Utility workers in London unearthed a remarkably preserved section of Watling Street, a famous Roman road. This discovery offers historians a solid data point to correct existing maps of ancient routes. The find highlights the value of urban archaeology, showing how routine work can reveal significant historical details and reshape our understanding of the past.
Utility workers in London unearthed a remarkably preserved section of Watling Street, a famous Roman road. This discovery offers historians a solid data point to correct existing maps of ancient routes. The find highlights the value of urban archaeology, showing how routine work can reveal significant historical details and reshape our understanding of the past.
