This is a fascinating image of medieval roadworkers. I am fortunate enough to live in a town that still has cobbled streets. Cobbles are immensely practical – though they require skill to lay. Having good roads in a town was a sign of prosperity – road infrastructure promoted trade.Here they are currently renewing the town’s water pipes and all they have to do is lift the cobbles, do the work, and then replace them. Cobbled streets are very easy to repair – small or large areas can be patched. It remains a very practical system. Image from 1450-1455 KBR 9242 - Chroniques de Hainaut (Thanks to the Medieval Advisor fb page for bringing this to attention) ... See MoreSee Less