Through this simple improvement, effected in the 1920s or 1930s, the highway authority managed to turn cart tracks of medieval origin into modern motor roads fit for 60mph.

Of medieval origin, it was rebuilt from 1510.

Despite its medieval origin, there are only a few medieval buildings, many being destroyed by frequent fires throughout the city's history.

The involved procedures, titles and traditions still strongly reflect the medieval origin of the system.

The shape of some of the existing fields suggest they are of medieval origin.