A lost Roman bridge

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

Комментарии • 23

  • @WC21UKProductionsLtd
    @WC21UKProductionsLtd 3 месяца назад +5

    Fantastic. I had no knowledge of that one. Something extra special when there’s surviving stone work. Excellent find.

  • @waynehiggins16
    @waynehiggins16 3 месяца назад +5

    Just found your channel, I love Roman History

  • @dirksawyer5667
    @dirksawyer5667 3 месяца назад +1

    To use your word, phenomenal. You really are the master of revealing hidden gems of Roman Britain.

  • @Keith-s4f
    @Keith-s4f 3 месяца назад

    Well done a great Roman relic you have enabled me to see thank you

  • @trevorhoward7682
    @trevorhoward7682 3 месяца назад

    Been to Viriconium a couple of times. Never knew anything of this. Fascinating.

  • @tomwatson9710
    @tomwatson9710 3 месяца назад +1

    What a brilliant find.

  • @superditdit48
    @superditdit48 3 месяца назад +2

    wish you would film having that "quick pint"!

    • @romanhistorywalks6526
      @romanhistorywalks6526  3 месяца назад +1

      @@superditdit48 good idea next time ( the pint was very good BTW)

  • @markthomasjenkins3907
    @markthomasjenkins3907 3 месяца назад

    Fantastic channel ,very interesting ,thankyou for the great content

  • @redtobertshateshandles
    @redtobertshateshandles 3 месяца назад +1

    It's only one good flood away from disappearing forever.
    Except on this video and in your memory.

    • @romanhistorywalks6526
      @romanhistorywalks6526  3 месяца назад +1

      @@redtobertshateshandles the relevant bodies know it needs urgent action but funding currently is lacking

  • @PASTFINDERexploring
    @PASTFINDERexploring 3 месяца назад

    That is an epic find, these are the relics which deserve protection. Any idea of the build date?

    • @romanhistorywalks6526
      @romanhistorywalks6526  3 месяца назад +1

      @@PASTFINDERexploring probably late 1st to mid 2nd century but the archaeology shows resurfacing so it was in use for centuries

    • @PASTFINDERexploring
      @PASTFINDERexploring 3 месяца назад

      @@romanhistorywalks6526 unusual that the rivers course hasn't changed in almost 2 millennia. There can't be many roman abutments still flanking thier rivers.

  • @Chameleon569
    @Chameleon569 3 месяца назад

    phenomenal, do you reckon that is still original?

    • @romanhistorywalks6526
      @romanhistorywalks6526  3 месяца назад +1

      @@Chameleon569 there’s substantial Roman stone within it but possibly medieval repairs to the upper section

  • @celsus7979
    @celsus7979 3 месяца назад +1

    Would you find a Roman road if you'd dig where the path is?

    • @romanhistorywalks6526
      @romanhistorywalks6526  3 месяца назад +1

      @@celsus7979 the first narrow section I walked on was used as a later quarry track but certainly fragmented remains would be under the surface

    • @celsus7979
      @celsus7979 3 месяца назад +2

      I'll be there with a shovel!

    • @romanhistorywalks6526
      @romanhistorywalks6526  3 месяца назад +4

      @@celsus7979 it’s listed as a historic site so better not to avoid jail time

  • @barbaraprest783
    @barbaraprest783 3 месяца назад

    Nearly missed you : luckily l didn't 🎉🎉🎉🎉