Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre

Over het museum

The Corlea Trackway is a togher, an Iron Age road, built in the year 148 BC across the raised bog and known locally as the Danes’ Road. It was made of heavy oak planks that sank into the peat, which preserved the timbers for about two thousand years. It is described as the largest road of its kind uncovered in Europe.

Historians think the road may have formed part of a ceremonial highway that linked the Hill of Uisneach with the royal site of Rathcroghan.

An 18-metre stretch of the ancient trackway is on permanent display in a purpose-designed hall, and the visit includes an audiovisual show and interpretation of the bog, the construction of the road and life in the Iron Age. The centre is run by the Office of Public Works and can only be visited on a guided tour. It recently received funding under Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme for a feasibility study on its sustainable development.

Hoogtepunten

• 18-metre section of an Iron Age oak road from 148 BC
• Purpose-designed hall that preserves the timbers
• Audiovisual show and guided tour
• Setting in the Midlands bogs

Vaste collectie

• Corlea Iron Age Trackway – An 18-metre length of the oak trackway built in 148 BC is displayed in a purpose-designed hall, with interpretation of the bog, the road’s construction and Iron Age life.

Beheerder

Office of Public Works (OPW)

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

De toegang is gratis.

Admission is free.

Toegankelijkheid

• Rolstoeltoegankelijk: geen informatie
• Lift: geen informatie
• Aangepast toilet
• Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
• Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
• Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
• Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
• Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
• Audiodescriptie: geen informatie

A wheelchair-accessible toilet is available.

Kinderen & gezin

Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen

The site is listed as family friendly.

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

The centre is 3 km from Kenagh village on the Longford–Kenagh road (R357), and about 15 km from Longford town or from the Mullingar–Lanesborough road (R392). Bicycle parking is provided.

Service & horeca

Toilets and a picnic area are on site.

Evenementen & zaalverhuur

Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd.

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