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Remarks on the Ancient Barrier called 'The Catrail;' with Plans

Author(s) -

William Norman Kennedy

Publication year - 1862

Publication title -

proceedings of the society of antiquaries of scotland

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2056-743X

pISSN - 0081-1564

DOI - 10.9750/psas.003.117.121

Subject(s) - ditch , etymology , certainty , history , boundary (topology) , boundary line , classics , philosophy , epistemology , engineering , linguistics , mathematics , engineering drawing , ecology , mathematical analysis , biology

This article discusses the ditch known as the Catrail that runs from near Galashiels to near Peelfell on the borders of Northumberland. The author explains various interpretations of the Catrail's etymology, origins and purpose. He concludes that the ditch was built to serve as a boundary line but argues that there is not enough evidence to say with certainty who built it. Meeting notes for 12 May, 1858 are appended.

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