Wade's Causeway

Wade's Causeway

and on to the Yorkshire coast.

The origins of the road's name are uncertain but may derive from the god Woden. An old Yorkshire legend also held that the road was made by the giant, "Wadda", to help his wife cross the moors to milk her cows.

ee also

* Roman Britain
* Roman roads in Britain

External links

* [http://www.romans-in-britain.org.uk/map_romans_roads_in_britain.htm Map of Roman roads in Britain] - Very large map; opens in separate window.


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