MHG55580 - Possible fragment of early roadway, Kincraig House
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, in the vicinity of Kincraig House, starting at NH 68430 70842 and continuing for around 400 metres to NH 68825 70932. 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 6862 7088 (395m by 90m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH67SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | ROSSKEEN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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