THE FIRST PAVED ROADS
Russia is said to be the first country where wood blocks were used for paying roads. The first Ijlocks consisted of short uniform lengths, round in shape, as cut from the tree trunk* Later the' shape was altered to hexagon to secure a closer joint, and "finally' the blocks received their present rectangular form. .' " This method of paving was introduced into England about. 183S,*bttt some time elapsed-before the value of a firm foundation} such as Portland, cement concerte, was fully appreciated.
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Shannon News, 18 September 1928, Page 4
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85THE FIRST PAVED ROADS Shannon News, 18 September 1928, Page 4
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