Ermin Way facts for kids
Ermin Street or Ermin Way was an important Roman road in Britain. It helped connect major Roman towns in the area. This ancient road linked Glevum (which is now the city of Gloucester) and Corinium (today's Cirencester) to Calleva (now known as Silchester).
A Vital Network of Roads
The Roman Empire built many roads to help their armies move around and to make trade easier. Ermin Street was a key part of this network in Britain. It connected to other important Roman roads, making travel across the country possible.
Links to Other Roman Cities
- At Glevum (Gloucester): Ermin Street connected to a road that led to Isca (modern-day Caerleon). Isca was a very important base for the Roman army in southeast Wales.
- At Corinium (Cirencester): Here, Ermin Street met the famous Fosse Way. The Fosse Way was another major Roman road that stretched from Isca (now Exeter) all the way to Lindum (which is Lincoln).
- At Calleva (Silchester): From Calleva, Ermin Street connected to the Devil's Highway. This road went towards Londinium (London) and the ports in Kent, which were important for travel to mainland Europe. It also linked to other routes heading to the southwest of Britain.
Ermin Street Today
Historians and archaeologists have given Ermin Street a special number, 41, to help identify it. Today, you can still find parts of the original Ermin Street. Much of its old route is now followed by modern roads. These include parts of the A417, the A419, and the B4000 roads. This shows how well the Romans planned their roads, as they are still useful thousands of years later!
