2020
SK7144 : A46, the old and the new
taken 5 years ago, near to Car Colston, Nottinghamshire, England
A46, the old and the new
The old road on the left is now farm access and public bridleway, following the alignment of the Fosse Way. The sign indicates the approach to Margidunum junction, named after the local Roman fort and town.
Fosse Way
A Roman road that joined Exeter with Lincoln. It also passed through Leicester, Cirencester and Bath.
It was remarkably straight, and many modern roads follow its route. It had junctions with Watling Street and Ermine Street amongst others.
It was probably built before 180 AD.