MHG55579 - Possible fragment of early roadway, Skiach

Summary

Double embanked features 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 parallel embankments, defining a levelled routeway, at Skiach from NH 63617 68360 running for 220m to NH 63808 68432. 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 6371 6838 (202m by 94m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH66NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish ALNESS

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Investigations/Events (0)

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