MHG52887 - Former trackway, Mellon Charles

Summary

One of the original access routes between the 1840s croft holdings, no longer in use.

Type and Period (1)

  • TRACKWAY (19th Century - 1841 AD to 1850 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

At this point is the crossroads of two trackways which are the original access routes between the 1840s croft holdings. The NE-SW track is still in use as a path providing access to the hill while the NW-SE track is redundant and poorly defined. The field to the NE of the crossroads is bounded by a drystone dyke in fairly good condition. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 85016 91447 (272m by 186m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG89SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

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