Road Maintenance - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores the history of road maintenance in Britain, starting from Roman times through the medieval period, and into the 18th and 19th centuries. It discusses the laws and practices for maintaining roads, the role of Turnpike trusts, and the challenges they faced. The video concludes with the construction of the Great Military Road by George Wade, highlighting its impact on Hadrian's Wall.

What were the requirements set by Henry the First regarding the width of roads in the 12th century?

What did the Statute of Winchester mandate regarding road maintenance?

How did landowners contribute to road maintenance during the medieval period?

What was the role of Turnpike trusts in road maintenance during the 18th century?

Describe the impact of the Jacobite march on road building in 1745.