Milestones
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A Roman mile was about 1,437 metres long. Each mile along a road was marked off by a stone. They were like modern road signs. They told the traveller how far he had to go to reach the next town.
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Book:
The Romans
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Section:
The Romans
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Chapter:
Roads and Travel
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