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It would be safe to say no, Britain did not have straight roads before the Romans landed. At the time of the Roman takeover Britain was divided into various tribes and each tribe had a leader. They were not civil engineers. Most of Britain's roads were muddy footpaths before the Romans came.

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3 things the Romans brought to Britain?

concrete, aqueducts and roads


Is it true that Romans built the first roads?

No, the ancient Romans did not build the first road system, but they built the best. There were many good roads in the area that today we call the Middle East, but the ancient Persian empire is generally credited with having the first road system. In fact the practical Romans borrowed an aspect from the Persian system which was the placing of milestones and having rest stations at certain points.


Why do people build roads?

The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.


How did the Romans benefit Britain?

The Romans brought multi benefits to Britain, some of them are, roads, permanent buildings, protection, better nutrition, well ordered cities and towns, universal law. In other words, Rome brought western civilization to Britain.


Why did the Romans pave their roads?

What the Romans are famous for is the building of paved roads. What you mean by the Romans being civilised about roads is difficult to understand.

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What did the Romans leave behind in Britain?

The Romans left roads because they wanted the roads so that they can get to other places of Britain easier and quicker.


3 things the Romans brought to Britain?

concrete, aqueducts and roads


Is it true that Romans built the first roads?

No, the ancient Romans did not build the first road system, but they built the best. There were many good roads in the area that today we call the Middle East, but the ancient Persian empire is generally credited with having the first road system. In fact the practical Romans borrowed an aspect from the Persian system which was the placing of milestones and having rest stations at certain points.


Why did the Romans build roads across Britain?

So they could get from place to place


Why do people build roads?

The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.The first reason that the Romans build highways or roads was for troop movement. Trade and civilian travel were secondary.


Who invented the highways?

The Romans. They were the first to have paved roads.


How did the Romans benefit Britain?

The Romans brought multi benefits to Britain, some of them are, roads, permanent buildings, protection, better nutrition, well ordered cities and towns, universal law. In other words, Rome brought western civilization to Britain.


Did the Romans build the first roads?

In 69 A.D. when they started on the coliseum.


What did the Romans use a groma for?

Romans use the Groma to buils the roads. The roads that are made by Romans are straight. The Groma makes the roads straight


Where did they start to build roads?

The first people to ever build actual brick/marble roads were the Ancient Romans.


What did the romans give to the england?

Civilization, law and order, roads, bathing, security, central heating, permanent buildings and trade were just some of the gifts that the Romans gave to Britain.


Who built the first straight roads?

Romans were the first people who actually built straight roads.There are still a large amount of roman roads around.