Monument record MHG55383 - Possible fragment of early roadway, Meikle Ussie

Summary

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

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Grid reference Centred NH 5179 5794 (26m by 70m)
Map sheet NH55NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish FODDERTY

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Cait McCullagh and Allan Mackenzie have noted parallel embankments, defining a levelled routeway, in the vicinity of Meikle Ussie extending 70m northwards from NH 51802 57918 to NH 51792 57968. It is believed these features form part of a network of relict routeways in Easter Ross. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Manuscript: McCullagh, C and MacKenzie, A. 2010. North of Scotland Archaeological Society: Road through Ross Project. Yes. Digital.

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Record last edited

Nov 15 2011 5:28PM

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