Corlea Trackway

Corlea Trackway is an ancient wooden road in County Longford constructed from oak planks arranged on a rail system. The structure extends approximately one kilometer and demonstrates the engineering skill of people from that era.

This wooden road was constructed during the Iron Age, specifically around 148 BC. Archaeological excavations up until 1991 discovered more than a hundred similar structures across the region.

The name Corlea refers to the location where this ancient road was constructed. Visitors can observe how people once used wood to create pathways across boggy terrain.

A visitor center displays a preserved section of the original wooden structure and helps clarify the construction method. The site is open seasonally, so it is wise to verify access before planning a visit.

Under normal conditions, these wooden planks would have disappeared long ago, but moorland water preserved them for over two thousand years. This wet environment made precise dating of the construction possible, which would otherwise have been difficult.