Roman Road, Cambridgeshire

The Roman Road in Cambridgeshire is a 12.4 hectare linear biological Site of Special Scientific Interest stretching from south-east of Cambridge to north of Linton.[1][2] It is also a Scheduled Monument,[3] and is maintained by Cambridgeshire County Council.[4]

Roman Road
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchCambridgeshire
Grid referenceTL 526 520[1]
InterestBiological
Area12.4 hectares[1]
Notification1984[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This green lane has calcareous grassland, thick hedges and small copses, which provide a valuable habitat for invertebrates. There are grasses such as sheep’s-fescue and quaking-grass, while herbs include wild carrot and purple milk-vetch.[5]

The date of the road is uncertain, but archaeological excavation has confirmed that it is Roman, and probably constructed later than the first century. It was a local road connecting Cambridge to the Icknield Way.[6]

The road is a public footpath[4] and part of the E2 European long distance path.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Roman Road". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  2. "Map of Roman Road". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  3. "Worstead Street (Via Devana) near Cambridge. List entry Number: 1003263". Historic England. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  4. "Roman Road" (PDF). Cambridgeshire County Council. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  5. "Roman Road citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  6. Malim, Tim. "Roman Road". Friends of the Roman Road and Fleam Dyke. Retrieved 13 December 2016.

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