MHG3128 - Old Roads - Aviemore
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- ROAD (18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NH81SE 2 892 113.
Cross-sections of the road construction were measured at seven trenches cut across the Wade road (LIN 501) and the 19th century coach road at Lag na Cai llich in Aviemore, ahead of A9 road reconstruction. <1>
During a walkover survey in October 2007 a surviving section of the 19th century coach road was observed at the top of the bank immediately west of the cut for the new B9152 alignment. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG221 Text/Publication/Article: Curtis, G. 1979. 'Aviemore (Duthil and Rothiemurchus p) old roads', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1979, p.17. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 17. 17.
- <2> SHG23960 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 11/2007. Badenoch and Strathspey Water Supply Upgrade: Archaeological Evaluation. Unaffiliated. 25/02/2008. Digital. Site 10.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8919 1130 (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH81SE |
| Civil Parish | DUTHIL AND ROTHIEMURCHUS |
| Geographical Area | BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/14928 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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