Monument record MHG4113 - Meall Buidhe
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5439 3133 (20m by 20m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG53SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
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Full Description
NG53SW 5 5440 3133
Lying on a natural platform on the W-facing slope of Meall Buidhe, at a height of 55m OD is a compact group of ruinous structures. The group is centred around a D-shaped structure which measures 5m along its straight side with a radius of 4m. The walls in general are 1m thick. A door opening 1.1m wide lies in the centre of the straight side. An oval cell measuring 4m by 3m over walls 1m thick is attached to the curve of the 'D'. A second oval cell measuring 3m by 2m over walls 0.5m thick is attached to the southern end of the straight side.
An enclosed yard lies to the front of the D-shaped structure. A circular structure 3.5m in diameter lies 5m to the NW of the group and a smll pile of stones lies 5m to the N.
Visited by M Wildgoose December 1989.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG1580 Text/Publication/Article: Miket, R et al.. 1990. 'Survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1990, p.25-8. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 25-8. 25.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
