Monument record MHG52505 - Building footings SSW of 19 Borve

Summary

L-shaped building footings lying within Borve township.

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 44903 48232 (12m by 13m) (Approximate)
Map sheet NG44NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish SNIZORT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

L-shaped building remains were identified during a watching brief during water main renewal works in 2009. The remains are described as located 150m SSW of no. 19 Borve and approximately 20m WNW of the croft's eastern boundary fence. The stone footings are turf covered and measure 9m x 5. The maximum thickness of the wall footings is 2m with a maximum height of 0.7m. <1>

Note that the above location information does not correspond with the polygon supplied by the archaeological contractor. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: McCullagh, C. 01/2009. Archaeological Watching Brief: Borve - Edinbane Water Main Renewal. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 20/01/2009. Digital. Structure 6.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Mar 13 2009 4:09PM

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