Definition: Corlea Trackway is an Iron Age roadway that measures one kilometer long and four meters (12 feet) wide, and was built of massive oaken planks. The track crosses a bog in County Longford, Ireland, and built in 148 BC. It was excavated in the 1980s by Barry Raftery of University College Dublin.
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The Corlea Trackway Visitor's Centre website has more information about this interesting roadway.This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
