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When you're exploring the southern Cotswolds, you might stumble upon a remarkable piece of history that cuts a straight line through the rolling landscape.
This is a surviving section of the Fosse Way, one of the principal Roman roads in Britain. It's a testament to Roman engineering, still clearly visible as it extends across the fields near Shipton Moyne.
Walking along this ancient route offers a genuine connection to the past. You can appreciate the ambition of the Roman empire as you follow the path their legions and traders once used, running all the way from Exeter up to Lincoln. It's not a grand ruin or a museum, but a living piece of history that has shaped the land for nearly two thousand years.
It's a pleasant spot for a quiet walk, with views across the surrounding countryside. You're very close to the village of Shipton Moyne, and just a short drive from Tetbury, the bustling market town known for its independent shops and royal associations. Further along the same route lies Cirencester, which was once Corinium Dobunnorum, a significant Roman settlement. Walking here, you really do get a sense of how thoroughly the Romans transformed this landscape and how their infrastructure has endured, still visible in the land itself.
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