Monument record MHG51131 - Area of rig cultivation at Croft 5, Balmeanach

Summary

A small area of rig cultivation surviving to the south of an abandoned farmstead.

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Grid reference Centred NG 41259 58491 (30m by 56m) (Centred)
Map sheet NG45NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish SNIZORT

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A small area of rig cultivation was recorded during a field survey of a proposed new house site. Two shovel pits were placed within this area revealing around 300mm of clean plough soil over the bedrock. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <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. p 6.

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Record last edited

Jul 29 2009 5:34PM

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