Guildford
Possible Settlement
There is a fair chance of there having been a Roman settlement of some nature near Guildford, where the ancient ridge-track “The Pilgrim’s Way” crosses the River Wey, a tributary of the Thames. The most likely site for the settlement being between the river crossing and the junction with the Roman road to Alfoldean to the east.
There are two villas on the western side of the River Wey at Compton (SU9547) and Broadstreet (SU9651).
References for Guildford
Historical Map and Guide – Roman Britain by the Ordnance Survey (3rd, 4th & 5th eds., 1956, 1994 & 2001)
Map References for Guildford
NGRef: TQ0248 OSMap: LR187
Roman Roads near Guildford
Pilgrims Way: W (2) to Compton SE (3) to Farley Heath Pilgrims Way: W (9) to Farnham Pilgrims Way: E (26) to Titsey (Surrey)
Sites near Guildford
- Farley Heath Temple (4 km)
Pottery and Temple Or Shrine - Compton Villa (6 km)
Villa - Dorking (12 km)
Marching or Temporary Camp - Stane Street (Chichester) (16 km)
Roman Road - Alfoldean (18 km)
Mansio and Minor Settlement - Ewell (19 km)
Major Settlement - Banstead Villa (Walton-on-hill) (22 km)
Temple Or Shrine and Villa - Wickham Bushes Roman Settlement (23 km)
- Devil's Highway (23 km)
Milestone and Roman Road - Caesar's Camp (Bracknell Forest) (24 km)
Iron Age Hillfort