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Roman Road
Site of Special Scientific Interest
View NW along the Roman Road - geograph.org.uk - 998788.jpg
Area of Search Cambridgeshire
Interest Biological
Area 12.4 hectares
Notification 1984
Location map Magic Map

The Roman Road in Cambridgeshire is a 12.4 hectare linear biological Site of Special Scientific Interest stretching from south-east of Cambridge to north of Linton. It is also a Scheduled Monument, and is maintained by Cambridgeshire County Council.

This green lane has calcareous grassland, thick hedges and small copses, which provide a valuable habitat for invertebrates. There are grasses such as sheep’s-fescue and quaking-grass, while herbs include wild carrot and purple milk-vetch.

The date of the road is uncertain, but archaeological excavation has confirmed that it is Roman, and probably constructed later than the first century. It was a local road connecting Cambridge to the Icknield Way.

The road is a public footpath and part of the E2 European long distance path.

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