Icknield Way

Icknield Way
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The Icknield Way is an ancient trackway in southern England running from Norfolk to Wiltshire along the chalk escarpment of the Berkshire Downs and Chiltern Hills[1]. It is considered one of the oldest continuously traceable routes in Great Britain, potentially predating Roman occupation[1]. However, its claimed prehistoric origins have been subject to scholarly dispute, with some arguing the current route may be medieval in origin[1].

TypeRoad/avenue/trackway
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryEngland
Coordinates50.7253° N, 2.9400° W

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