Monument record MHG54190 - Structure, Scalpay

Summary

A single stone-built cell recorded during walkover survey on Scalpay.

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Grid reference NG 6167 2750 (point) (Centred)
Map sheet NG62NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish STRATH

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Situated at 54 metres aD, at the base of a low rock outcrop on a south-east facing slope, are the degraded remains of a single stone-built cell measuring 3.0 metres diameter over walls 0.8 metres thick. There is no visible entrance within the structure, which is situated on a low col between two hillocks, 30 metres west of the mature forestry plantation. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report: Birch, S. April 2001. Scalpay WGS: Archaeological Survey of Proposed Planting Areas. West Coast Archaeological Services. . Digital. Site 12.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Dec 14 2010 5:37PM

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