Monument record MHG5225 - Lazy Beds, Ashaig

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Location

Grid reference Centred NG 6899 2395 (40m by 40m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG62SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish STRATH

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Full Description

NG62SE 10 6900 2395

Situated to the north of the A850 at a height of 23m OD is a large sub-rectangular enclosure, measuring 26m NW-SE x 20m NE-SW, and containing lazy-bedding. A small collapsed structure lies within its east corner, measuring 3.5m x 3.5m internally. Both enclosure and structure are attached to the SW side of the enclosure. The southern measures 9m x 5m internally with a wall 1m thick. The northern, 7m x 6m internally, with a wall 1m thick.
Information from M Wildgoose, March 1989.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Miket and Wildgoose, R and M. 1989. 'Survey. Strath parish', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1989, p.43-4. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 43-4. 44.
  • --- Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2012. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Broadford. Yes. Digital. Site 27.

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Record last edited

Mar 28 2012 11:16AM

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