Ackling Dyke is a section of Roman road in England which runs for 22 miles southwest from Old Sarum to the hill fort at Badbury Rings . Part of the road on Oakley Down has been scheduled as an ancient monument.
Much of the road exists as an exceptionally large embankment , up to 50 ft wide and 6 ft high. This is much wider than most Roman roads. This would have been visible from a great distance and must have been intended to impress the native population, as it was unnecessary from an engineering viewpoint. It provided a rapid transit route for soldiers across Cranborne Chase.
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