Roman Road near Norton in Stourbridge, Dudley
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Roman Road near Norton in Stourbridge, Dudley
Image: © Roger Kidd Taken: 7 Aug 2020
Looking south towards Sugar Plum Lane, this sandy track is also known as Sandy Lane. The route is not actually Roman in origin. It was constructed in the 18th century as part of a turnpike (toll) road linking Kidderminster and Dudley. (information - K. James, BSc). The course of a former first century Roman Road between Droitwich and Greensforge passes very close by across the fields, off to the right (west). Beyond Sugar Plum Lane, Sandy Lane continues along the old Roman line.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.443132
Longitude
-2.171349