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Roman road

Categories: Romans, Transport

There are 7 "Roman Road"s in the London A-Z, plus various "Roman Way"s, etc. And many more current roads are on routes originally created by the Romans.

2020: Diamond Geezer reported on the Bow Roman Road.

2025: Londonist showed these roads highlighted on a modern map.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Roman road

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Church Street pavement plaque - 0050 - Romans

Londonist has tackled the history of Watling Street.

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Roman Road - Iceni Court

Site of the Roman road built by the Romans c. AD43 Unveiled by Chris Mullin M...

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Roman Road - Kilburn

The Romans were in Britain AD 43 - 410 so we think the '900s' on the plaque r...

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Roman road - Parnell Road

The original Roman road from London to Colchester ran through here: traces of...

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Roman basilica and forum

Roman basilica and forum

The archaeological remains of these Roman administrative buildings extend under Leadenhall Market and were uncovered during excavations in 1986. The brick pier in our photo is in the basement of 90...

Building, Politics & Administration, Romans

1 memorial
Roman pavement - St Matthews

Roman pavement - St Matthews

This section of Roman pavement was found at St Matthews, Friday Street, possibly in 1886 when that church was demolished, but we can discover no more about it.

Place, Romans

1 memorial
Roman invasion

Roman invasion

The first Roman invasions of Britain took place in 55-54 BCE - Julius Caesar had two attempts. The Roman conquest was only completed in 43 BCE by Emperor Claudius.

Event, Armed Forces, Romans

1 memorial
Roman wharf - Fish Street Hill

Roman wharf - Fish Street Hill

A piling from the Roman river wall found in Fish Street Hill in 1931 is thought to date from AD 75 and to have been destroyed in the AD 120 fire that destroyed Roman London.  That's the second Grea...

Building, Romans

1 memorial

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Westminster Bank

Westminster Bank

Founded as the London and Westminster Bank, it was the first firm founded under the Bank Charter Act of 1833. It wasn't until 1923 that it became known solely as the Westminster Bank. Its merger wi...

Group, Commerce

1 memorial
Woodford Hall

Woodford Hall

Built, or rebuilt, in 1775 by the architect Thomas Leverton (1743 – 1824). William Morris lived here as a child,  1840 - 47, having been born at Elm House. From Theydon: 1869 - 1900 it was the Cat...

Building, Property

1 memorial
Lauderdale House

Lauderdale House

Originally built for Richard Martin (Lord Mayor of London) in 1582 with a timber frame. In the early 17th Century it was occupied by Sir Henry Hobart.  Later Mary, Countess of Home extended the hou...

Building, Gardens / Agriculture, Property

1 memorial
Christ's Hospital

Christ's Hospital

Founded by Edward VI in the remains of Greyfriars Monastery for the education of poor children. The first pupils arrived in November 1552. In 1682 Sir Robert Clayton erected much of the building, d...

Group, Education, Social Welfare

8 memorials
Loughton Town Council

Loughton Town Council

An Urban District Council from 1900 to 1933. It became part of Chigwell Urban District until 1974, when Epping Forest District Council was created. Loughton Town Council was established in 1996.

Group, Politics & Administration

16 memorials