Site Event/Activity record EHG726 - Skeabost Island, Isle of Skye

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Location Skeabost Island, Isle of Skye
Grid reference Centred NG 4181 4850 (136m by 73m)
Map sheet NG44NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER

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Dualchas Museums' Service

Date

February 2000

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A walkover survey and inspection was carried out following severe flooding of the island that took place on the night of 4th-5th November 1999. The survey assessed the effect of this enormous volume of fast moving water on the island and its ancient monuments. The damage was documented and photographed and recommendations made for remedial action. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wildgoose, M. 02/2000. Skeabost Island, Isle of Skye: An assesment of flood damage sustained on the 4th-5th November 1999. Dualchas Museums' Service. 20/05/2002. Digital (scanned as PDF).

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Skeabost Island (Monument)

Record last edited

Oct 20 2014 10:45AM

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