ARCHAEOLOGISTS are surveying a newly-discovered Roman road.
The history of the road, which runs from Winchester to Chichester, is to be investigated and people are invited to get involved in a field visit.
People wanting to get a closer look at the ancient road should attend a workshop on Saturday March 20, held at the Milburys Pub in Beauworth, Hampshire.
The meeting starts at 11am with lunch at the pub. A field visit will follow in the afternoon.
Dr Richard Whaley, of North East Hants Archaeological Society, said: ‘The route to Chichester runs through this pub on to Exton and along the south face of Winchester Hill.
‘It is running through hilly country, and shows substantial engineering. Because of the hilly country, it runs in short straight lengths, which is probably the reason it has not been recognised before.
‘Indeed, for much of the way it is a well preserved terrace lying beside modern minor roads, tracks and footpaths.’
Some sections of the road are still to be discovered.
… all meetings should begin at a pub, no?
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