Monument record MHG40249 - Galtrigill Burn

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Location

Grid reference Centred NG 1760 5440 (30m by 30m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG15SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish DUIRINISH

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Full Description

On the north-east flank of Ben Skriaig, just beyond the enclosures of Galtrigill and at a height of 92m OD is a large rectangular longhouse which measures 13.5m by 4.2m internally with walls 1.2m thick. Abutting to the east is a large enclosure, with an entrance in its north wall, which measures 24m by 16m. Along the south side of this enclosure are four small enclosures, the largest of which abutts the south wall of the house. A small area of rig cultivation lies on the steep slope to the north of the house. (Formerly NG15SE 30)
Information from S H Bryson, 2 April 1989.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Miket and Wildgoose, R and M. 1989. 'Survey. Duirinish parish', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1989, p.35-43. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 35-43. 36.

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Record last edited

Mar 22 2010 1:08PM

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