MHG53972 - Trackway, Sciberscross

Summary

A trackway, of suggested prehistoric date, running E to W, was recorded during walkover survey.

Type and Period (1)

  • TRACKWAY (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

An old 2m wide trackway extends sinuously W from the sheepfold at the E of the survey area, gently down to the Brora-Balnacoil-Rogart road to the W. At this point, it crosses a small burn and its S, downslope side is retained by a row of large boulders, as it often is on other steep sections along its length (Plate 29).

A prehistoric date is suggested. <1>

Trackway is visible on modern aerial photography. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 7703 0983 (795m by 204m) Traced from AP layer
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ROGART

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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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