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Fosse Way, Somerset

The Fosse Way is a Roman road which linked Isca Dumnoniorum (Exeter) and Lindum Colonia (Lincoln), part of the route crossing Somerset, from Crewkerne Turning in the county's south to just north of Batheaston in the county's north-east. The stretch to the north of Shepton Mallet runs along an unclassified trackway. This stretch of the Fosse Way is within the council area of Somerset.

Place Type: Roman Remains
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.200408,-2.5245911
Grid Reference: ST 6344 4470
Civil Parish: Doulting CP
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA

GBPN ID: 301911
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Fosse_Way,_Somerset_301911

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