Monument record MHG51551 - Sub circular enclosure north west of Lo'n na h-Iolainn, Borve

Summary

A sub-circular enclosure identified during a walkover survey in October 2007.

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 45266 48301 (16m by 24m)
Map sheet NG44NE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish SNIZORT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

On the NW bank of the small stream and uphill from a cluster of grass-covered ruins is a sub-circular enclosure defined by a low turf and rubble dyke, colonised by bracken. Immediately downstream of this there is also a small substantial ruin. <1>

This feature was recorded during a walkover survey at NG 453 482, but it is summised that the description refers to the enclosure centred at NG 45266 48302. The feature does not appear on the Ordnance Survey mapping until 1966. <2><3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.. 2007. Desk Based Assessment and Walk-over Survey: Borve to Edinbane, Isle of Skye - Water Main Renewal. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 25/10/2007. Digital. Site 5.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.
  • <3> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1964-73. Ordnance Survey 25 inch map: Epoch 5a. Digital.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Feb 23 2009 3:22PM

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