Monument record MHG51126 - Abandoned farmstead at Croft 5, Balmeanach

Summary

An abandoned farmstead lying within the present township of Balmeanach.

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 41283 58536 (83m by 211m) (Centred)
Map sheet NG45NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish SNIZORT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The remains of an abandoned farmstead were recorded during a field survey of a proposed new house site. This consists of four main elements: a house/store/kiln-barn complex, byre and yard, kaleyard and revetted platform and a stackyard and related enclosure. Evidence from the evaluation suggests that the house complex and byre pre-date the stackyard and kaleyard. It is thought likely that the whole complex dates from post 1860. <1>

The above fieldwork report states that this farmstead lies within the township of Balmeanach. However, information from the RCAHMS suggests that this portion of land actually lies within the township of Peinlich, which is separated from Balmeanach by the Lon a' Bhaile Mheadhonaich (see MHG25889). <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wildgoose, M. 2008. New House on Croft 5, Balmeanach, Glenhinnisdal, Isle of Skye: Archaeological Recording and Evaluation. Archaeological and Ancient Landscape Survey (AALS). . Digital.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (4)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jul 29 2009 5:32PM

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