Site Event/Activity record EHG1359 - Test pits - Iain Ghairbh Torr (Tower), Raasay House Walled Garden, Raasay
Location
| Location | Raasay House, Raasay |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5477 3660 (6m by 9m) |
| Map sheet | NG53NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Archaeological and Ancient Landscape Survey (AALS)
Date
Jan 2006
Description
Archaeological investigation was carried out in the form of four test pits in January 2006 by Archaeological and Ancient Landscape Survey in an attempt to find evidence of Iain Ghairbh's Torr (tower) in the walled garden at Raasay House. Whilst fragmentary remains of walls were uncovered showing multiple structures, one of which was a substanital and well built structure, it remains unclear if these were remnants of the tower. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG22413 Text/Report: Martin Wildgoose. 2006. Raasay House Walled Garden: The Search for Iain Ghairbh's Tower (A report on four test pits). Archaeological and Ancient Landscape Survey (AALS). Yes. Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG48951 Walled Garden, Raasay House, Raasay (Monument)
Record last edited
Oct 21 2014 2:55PM