Holtye Roman Road
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Visit websiteIn the centre of the Weald at Holtye, near East Grinstead, a variety of iron mines are known and excavations in the 1970s discovered that a by-product of iron working was used to surface a Roman road thought to run between London (Londinium) and Lewes. Tons of iron slag were found compacted and embedded into the surface creating a tough and durable road some 250 metres in length. The road remains uncovered and can be seen today. It is owned by the Sussex Archaeological Society.
By road: It lies down a footpath leading southward from the A264 almost opposite the drive leading to Sweetwoods Park Golf Club.
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