MHG55382 - Possible fragment of early roadway, Tallysow Wood

Summary

Double embanked features within the wood that may be associated with an early routeway through the Earldom of Ross.

Type and Period (2)

  • ROAD (Early Iron Age to Early Medieval - 550 BC? to 1057 AD?)
  • BANK (EARTHWORK) (Early Iron Age to Early Medieval - 550 BC? to 1057 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Cait McCullagh and Allan Mackenzie have noted a double embanked feature extending 613 metres through Tallysow Wood. It is believed these features form part of a network of relict routeways in Easter Ross. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 5285 5560 (300m by 568m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH55NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish FODDERTY

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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