replica Roman milestone - Wijk bij Duurstede - The Netherlands
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a replica Roman milestone placed at the northern frontier of the Roman Empire along the river Rhine, near round about Geerweg/Boterslootweg at Wijk bij Duurstede.
Waymark Code: WMKK5Q
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Date Posted: 04/24/2014
Views: 16
The river Rhine formed the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. Along this frontier, milestones were placed.
This milestone was placed near the Wijk bij Duurstede (known then as Dorestad).
The milestone was placed in 1999, 1950 years after the original.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: none
Opening days/times:
in public area
Condition: Completely intact or reconstructed
Web Site: Not listed
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