Holme Port

Situated on the north-eastern shores of the Metaris Aestuarium (The Wash), it is very likely that merchant vessels had plied their trade across the wash from early times, and the Romans found trade-routes already existing between Holme and Skegness in particular.

References for Holme

• Historical Map and Guide – Roman Britain by the Ordnance Survey (3rd, 4th & 5th eds., 1956, 1994 & 2001).

Map References for Holme

NGRef: TF6944 OSMap: LR132

Roman Roads near Holme

Probable road: SE (24) to Billingford (Norfolk) Probable road: E (6) to Branodvnvm Probable Ferry: NW (12) to Skegness Peddlars Way: SSE (20) to Kempstone S (6) to Snettisham