MHG53630 - Paved ford, Kinloch to Kylerhea Drove Road Survey

Summary

A paved ford across the Allt Ard Achaidh.

Type and Period (1)

FORD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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Full Description

A paved ford, associated with the drove road running from Kinloch to Kylerhea. It was replaced with a wooden bridge in June 1991. Traces of the paving can still be seen, especially on the east side of the burn. <1>

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<1> SHG24591 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wildgoose, M. 09/2009. An Archaeological Survey of the Drovers Road running between Kinloch and Kylerhea on the Isle of Skye. Archaeological and Ancient Landscape Survey. Paper and Digital. p.8.

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Grid reference	Centred NG 7203 1553 (17m by 16m) Estimated from sources
Map sheet	NG71NW
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: Route of Drovers Road, Kinloch to Kylerhea, Skye (Monument) (MHG53629)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

An Archaeological Survey of the Drovers Road running between Kinloch and Kylerhea (EHG3275)

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