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King’s Way, a medieval trackway out of Congleton

Description

A look at the importance of one of Congleton’s medieval routeways from the centre of the town to the south. Known by a number of names, the Kings Way, Wagg Street, Waggs Road and Fol Hollow this was the main route to the south and London before the building of the turnpike road across Astbury Marsh.

Author: Peter Boon

Bo0klet size: A5

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