The Fosse Way: Rome's Western Frontier and the Conquest of Britain

Long before Hadrian's Wall, Rome drew a line across Britain. The Fosse Way, a Roman road stretching from Exeter to Lincoln, served as an early frontier and a vital artery of conquest and control. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how this ancient highway shaped the Roman occupation of Britain — from the legions that built it to the native resistance it suppressed. They discuss the road's strategic role under Emperor Claudius, its enduring legacy in the English landscape, and how a simple ditch and embankment became a symbol of Roman power. Drawing on archaeological evidence and Roman texts, they reveal a frontier that was less a wall and more a moving boundary of empire. #RomanBritain #FosseWay #RomanRoads #RomanEmpire #AncientHistory #LegioIIAugusta #Claudius #Exeter #Lincoln #LindumColonia #IscaDumnoniorum #Aksum #Frontier #Archaeology #Britain #Empire #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo