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Watling Street is a historic route, running from Dover to Wroxeter, including a section through Middlesex. First used by the ancient Britons, the road was later paved by the Romans. In ancient times Watling Street is supposed to have crossed the Thames at a ford near Westminster, though once the Roman's built the first London Bridge then this became the main river crossing. The precise course of Watling Street through central London is a subject of debate, though the A5 from Marble Arch north-westwards to where it leaves Middlesex at Elstree is part of the route. The section of Watling Street immediately to the south of Elstree forms part of the modern-day A5. This section of Watling Street is within the council area of Harrow.

Place Type: Ancient Routeway
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.627917,-0.29988762
Grid Reference: TQ 1777 9349
Council Area: Harrow CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 305420
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Watling_Street,_Middlesex_305420

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