THE ROMANS IN BRITAIN: Roman Roads Flashcards

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What were Roman Roads used for?

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  • Transportation of goods throughout the empire
  • Rapid movement of army troops during times of war
  • Used to connect major towns with the shortest possible routes
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What mode of transport was used on the Roman Roads?

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Horses ridden by government officials

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Construction of Roman Road

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  1. Surveyors took sightings to find shortest route
  2. Agger (embankment of Earth) was raised = firm foundation
  3. Agger was embedded with large + small stones, rubble and hardcore.
  4. It was surfaced with flat stones
  5. Ditches were dug on the side for rain drainage
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