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Corlea Trackway
Iron Age road
Built, 148 B.C. Sunk into the bog, circa 138 B.C. Discovered 1984 A.D.
At first thought to be an engineering error -- with archaeologists assuming it sunk faster than expected. According to the guide, however, archaeologists are now rethinking that theory, since the trackway shows no sign of wear, indicating very little use. A huge construction project that was always meant to be temporary? Like the huge wooden structure built in 95 B.C. at Emain Macha near Armagh, which was ritually burned shortly after construction?
Corlea Trackway
Iron Age road
Built, 148 B.C. Sunk into the bog, circa 138 B.C. Discovered 1984 A.D.
At first thought to be an engineering error -- with archaeologists assuming it sunk faster than expected. According to the guide, however, archaeologists are now rethinking that theory, since the trackway shows no sign of wear, indicating very little use. A huge construction project that was always meant to be temporary? Like the huge wooden structure built in 95 B.C. at Emain Macha near Armagh, which was ritually burned shortly after construction?