Uncovering the Roman Roads Cutting Across England

Jason Sayer of The Architect's Newspaper reports on the work of amateur archaeologist David Ratledge using LIDAR (a laser based radar used for surveying) to track down long hidden roads built by the Romans for the movement of soldiers around England.

The Roman roads were a feat of engineering, as displayed in Sayer's article, following a straight path between points across long distances utilizing beacons placed on high points to help guide the road builders. Ratledge's work sheds light on Roman trade routes across England as well as where the rapid deployment of troops might be necessary.