In a message dated 07/03/04 10:53:10 GMT Standard Time, norman.lee1@virgin.net writes: > Anyone out there an expert in roads and paths in the landscape? > Errr......no! But I am an archaeologist so I can provide some guidance and I'm pleased that for once I can contribute to OEL rather than just learning from it!! A good starting point for this sort of clarification are the Monument Class Descriptions drawn up by English Heritage. These are used as classification guides for monument protection work that I and others do. http://www.eng-h.gov.uk/mpp/mcd/intro2.htm Unfortunately hollow ways are mentioned within the sections on Medieval roads, but without any specific detail on the criteria. However, there is a lot of relevant stuff in the roads info at: http://www.eng-h.gov.uk/mpp/mcd/mroad.htm It appears that roads such as saltways and military routes are mentioned even in Anglo Saxon charters. Anyway, have a butchers at the site and its well worth looking at the big index too. Do come back to me if I can help any more with stuff like this, either on or off list. HTH Pete Brown Groby, Leicestershire /\___/\ | o o | >(( v ))< \ _^_ /