This was an important route for access to sites of lead production in the Peak District. There is still a road called Batham Gate road heading east out of Buxton. The Street road (Margary Number 71a) from Derventio (Derby) ran to Aquae Arnemetiae, followed in places today by the modern A515 road to the south of Buxton.
This was a crucial path for accessing lead production sites in the Peak District. There is still a road called Batham Gate leading east out of Buxton. The Street road (Margary Number 71a) from Derby connected to Aquae Arnemetiae, now followed by the modern A515 road near Buxton.