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Roman Britain, with the route of Dere Street in red
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Roman Britain, with the route of Dere Street in red

Dere Street was a Roman Road between York and Scotland. It still exists in the form of the route of many major roads, including the A1 and A68 just north of Corbridge.

The route crossed the River Nidd near Aldborough, the River Ure near Catterick, the River Tees near Piercebridge, the River Wear near Bishop Auckland (Durham), the River Tyne near Corbridge.

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