Over the years, roads in the parish have remained relatively
unchanged since the 18th century. The main focal point of the
village was at the junction at The Green where the Swindon to
Chippenham road was adjoined by the Lyneham to Calne Road. The
main routing of traffic across the region from east to west was
on the A4 Trunk road from London to Bristol. Slightly north,
Lyneham was part of the Swindon to Chippenham network itinerary
where the main traffic passed the village on the A420. The
Lyneham to Calne road followed its present course through the
village, as early as 1736, and at that time was known as Even
Lane. Although a secondary road it was later classified as the
B3102, the route was extensively used for the distribution of
air freight and essential military supplies for the Hercules
aircraft which arrived on the airbase in November 1967. Overseas
demand and worldwide committments meant the minor roads were
being heavily used around the clock and causing extensive
maintenance problems. The accessib