Roman Middlewich

Roman Middlewich (c. 1st–5th century AD) was established by Romans as Salinae, named for its salt deposits, making it one of the major Roman salt production centers in Britain[1]. The settlement straddles the King Street fault, with King Street itself forming part of this geological feature[1]. A Roman fort was constructed at Harbutts Field to the north of the town, with excavations revealing a well and segments of preserved Roman road[1]. Archaeological work in 2004 at Buckley's Field uncovered additional evidence of Roman occupation[1]. Middlewich served as a junction for seven major Roman roads and is believed to have been known as Medius Vicus[1]. King Street, a major Roman road linking Middlewich with Northwich, has been suggested as a possible initial route for the Roman conquest of northwestern England, though the scarcity of early Flavian samian pottery suggests this is unlikely[1].