Win a copy of Stane Street: From Chichester to London by Richard Powell
Stane Street: From Chichester to London by Richard Powell is an evocative travelogue that follows one of the first Roman roads in England across 58 miles of beautiful countryside, through historic villages and towns and into modern day London. Built in the first century to connect the English Channel with the first Roman capitol. Stane Street becomes far more than a road in this engaging journey through time.
More than just a travelogue, this book blends history, landscape, photographs, and storytelling. It invites readers to walk in the footsteps of soldiers, pilgrims, traders, monks, and ordinary travellers who once relied on this remarkable route. From lost sections buried beneath fields and marshes to surviving stretches still in use today, the narrative captures both the endurance and mystery of Roman Britain.
The book combines historical insight with the pleasures of exploration, uncovering forgotten tales and hidden corners along the way. Whether you are a lover of English history, walking journeys, archaeology, or the English countryside, Stane Street: From Chichester to London offers an inspiring and memorable journey through nearly two thousand years of history.
To win a copy, please asnwer the following question:
Q: How many miles is Stane Street?
Please enter by 28th June 2026.