Monument record MHG55578 - Possible fragment of early roadway, Foulis Castle

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 5835 6307 (21m by 34m)
Map sheet NH56SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish KILTEARN

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Cait McCullagh and Allan Mackenzie have noted parallel embankments, defining a levelled routeway, within the policies of Foulis Castle from NH 55216 60511 extending NNE for 40m to NH 58368 63090. 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

Mar 16 2012 11:58AM

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