EHG3275 - An Archaeological Survey of the Drovers Road running between Kinloch and Kylerhea
Technique(s)
Organisation
Archaeological and Ancient Landscape Survey (AALS)
Date
September 2009
Description
Survey was undertaken of the 10km of drover's road running between Kinloch and Kylerhea, Skye. This was to provide baseline data to inform the strategy for upgrading the route. Study of cartographic sources confirmed the route of the road, and subsequent walkover survey identified differential survival along its route. A number of associated features, including paved fords and bridge abutments were also noted. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Location
| Location | Kinloch and Kylerhea |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NG 7486 1783 (7421m by 5126m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | NG71NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
Related Monuments/Buildings (9)
- MHG53636 Boulders marking route of Kinloch to Kylerhea Drove Road (Monument)
- MHG53631 Bridge abutments, Kinloch to Kylerhea Drove Road (Monument)
- MHG53635 Paved ford, Kinloch to Kylerhea Drove Road (Monument)
- MHG53630 Paved ford, Kinloch to Kylerhea Drove Road Survey (Monument)
- MHG53633 Poorly preserved ford, Kinloch to Kylerhea Drove road (Monument)
- MHG53634 Poorly preserved ford, Kinloch to Kylerhead Drove Road (Monument)
- MHG53629 Route of Drovers Road, Kinloch to Kylerhea, Skye (Monument)
- MHG53637 Small ford, Kinloch to Kylerhea Drove Road (Monument)
- MHG53632 Two bridge abutments, Kinloch to Kylerhea Drove Road (Monument)
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Record last edited
Nov 27 2014 11:38AM