Monument record MHG53096 - Loch Borralie West

Structure eroding out of base of sandblow (now stabilising with thin turf cover), represented by one course of stone footings set into sand, describing a subrectangular, bow-sided building. Walls are formed of 2 skins of subangular boulders with fill of smaller rubble. As exposed, structure measures 12.8 m E/W x 3.5 m wide internally, overlain at E end by structure 87 and at W by 90. S wall is better defined but both bow clearly visible on both sides.

Entrance into S wall is 0.9 m wide, with length of wall 0.6 m wide projecting for 2.4 m, curving SSE/NNW to form sheltered, elaborated approach or porch. Burrowing is evident within and around structure. Where burrows are beside walls, a lower course is visible.
Within large fenced deflated area E of plantation. Overlooks Loch Borralie to E.
Remains of a building pre-dating structures 87 and 88, as structure 89 runs directly beneath W end of structure 87, which appears to be contemporary with 88. Form of building might suggest a Late Norse date (cf site 46). Although turf is beginning to colonise the sand over and around this structure, extensive burrowing is taking place in and around it.
Recommendations: Rescue excavation to establish date and character of structure before further destruction by burrowing and deflation. Rabbit control measures are also required. <1><2>