Monument record MHG53802 - Enclosure, Storr Forest

Summary

An enclosure recorded during survey in Storr Forest.

Location

Grid reference NG 5017 5253 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NG55SW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER

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Lying on the first major SE facing terrace above the A855 is a small, turf and stone built, enclosure which measures 20 meters NW-SE by 12 meters NE-SW. The surrounding turf and stone bank measures circa 2 meters wide and stands to 0.5 meter high. Small areas of lazy-bed cultivation lie to the NW and SE of the enclosure. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report: Wildgoose M. Storr forest, Portree WTW. Archaeological and Ancient Landscape Survey (AALS). . . Site 3.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 22 2010 1:43PM

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