From trackways to motorways - 5000 years of highway history

This book brings together a history of highways in Great Britain, starting from the prehistoric timber trackways in marshy areas. The concept of long-distance routes dating from prehistoric times is questioned, and it is suggested that many may be misconceptions dating from the 19th century. The network of Roman roads and their construction is discussed, followed by the development of long-distance stagecoach routes, military roads and theturnpike (toll) roads. The construction of modern roads is outlined. A brief history of motorway development and a chronology of the principal dates of significant events in the history of roads are provided.

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• Authors:
  • DAVIES, H
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 192p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cultural resources; Development; Highway design; History; Networks; Pavement design; Road construction; Roads; Textbooks; Walkways; Wood
• Uncontrolled Terms: Road networks
• ITRD Terms: 2475: Cultural heritage; 9013: Development; 2720: Footway; 2855: Highway design; 9096: History; 3055: Pavement design; 3665: Road construction; 1053: Road network; 8526: Textbook; 4506: Wood (mater)
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; History; Pavements; Planning and Forecasting; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01081668
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 0752436503
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Nov 29 2007 1:03PM