Icknield Way - Letchworth, Herts, UK.
N 51° 58.672 W 000° 15.206
30U E 688628 N 5762139
One of Britain's oldest roads. Sometimes a grass path, sometimes a metalled road.
Waymark Code: WM9Y4M
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/14/2010
Views: 12
The Icknield way pre-dates the Romans and is thought to be a neolithic trading route. Evidence of its route peter out towards Britain's east coast, but traces are thought to exist as far west as Salisbury or even Exeter.
There are many modern roads called Icknield Way particularly in this area. Letchworth and Luton in particular have roads that follow the route. It remains traceable for about 190 miles (305km).
In the picture labelled 'to the west' the village in the distance is Ickleford, where the path crosses the River Hiz. The picture 'to the east' is in the direction of Letchworth.
Feature Discription: Icknield Way towards Ickleford.
Web address for the route: [Web Link]
Beginning of the road: East of England. Suffolk or Norfolk.
End of the road: Salisbury or Exeter.
Secondary Web Address: Not listed
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