MHG54000 - Trackway, Shiledaig
Summary
A trackway visible as a faint earthwork, and traceable on aerial photography. This is interpreted as the east continuation of an 18th/19th century road connecting South Erradale and Badachro.
Type and Period (1)
- TRACKWAY (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The faint traces of a path or track contour round the south of the ridge, recorded during walkover survey between NG 8042 7246 to NG 8050 7235 (incorrectly cited as NH in the report.)
As it drops down to Shieldaig Farm, there are traces of stone outer edging; otherwise it is only visible as an eroded route. This is likely to be the east continuation of the ‘Sean Rathad’ or old road connecting South Erradale and Badachro, in use in 1755 and presumably until the construction of the new coastal road in c1848 during the potato famine. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8039 7246 (207m by 234m) Estimated from sources. Traced from AP layer |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG87SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
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