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>
Sources/Archives (1)
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)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/333651/ballachraggan (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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