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Old Kent Road is a major thoroughfare in South East London, England, passing through the London Borough of Southwark. It was originally part of an ancient trackway that was paved by the Romans and used by the Anglo-Saxons who named it Wæcelinga Stræt ( Watling Street ).
- 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
The history of Old Kent Road stretches back more than 2,000 years. It’s one of Britain’s oldest roads and its origins can be traced back to an ancient route once used by the Celts. Since Roman times, the road has been the primary route between London and the Kent coast.
Jan 30, 2019 · That's what's happened to the Old Kent Road, south London's ancient route of pilgrimage and procession, now reduced to 'the cheapest square on the Monopoly board' and indelibly associated...
The old road to Canterbury and Dover - roughly on the alignment of the Roman road became known as Kent Street. It adjoined Borough High Street. C12 Lock Hospital for Lepers established on Kent Street. Intended by the City of London authorities to keep lepers outside the City borders.
Old Kent Road. , Southwark. The property on the Monopoly board that nobody wants, the Old Kent Road runs from east Newington to New Cross Gate. The road closely follows the line of the medieval route to Canterbury and formerly crossed the River Neckinger, which now runs underground.
Nov 8, 2019 · Two stations are planned. Backers are aiming for government approval in 2021, the start of construction in 2023 and completion by 2029. The redevelopment has been criticised for prioritising high...
Old Kent Road is a busy, lively area with a unique character but it also has a lot of unfulfilled potential. Revitalised, it could become a major central London destination.
