Barham - 1st Century BC    

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  Watling Street Probably the oldest road in Britain, the present A2 Dover Road was constructed by the Romans.

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Julius Caesar Defeated the Britons on Barham Downs on 8th July.   Many artifacts from this period have since been found.   Roman camp situated on Barham Down near the present A2 road above Out Elmstead.