Monument record MHG54202 - Farmstead, Scalpay
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5922 2897 (20m by 20m) (GPS derived) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG52NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | STRATH |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
On a heather-covered knoll, at the base of south-west facing slopes and 100 metres north-east of the vehicle access track, are the ruinous remains of a stone-built house, byre and kale yard. Situated at 19 metres OD, the structures
are completely covered with bracken and heather. The house comprises a subrectangular structure aligned N-S and measures 10.0 metres long by 4.5 metres wide over walls 1.0 metre thick. The 0.7 metre wide entrance faces north-east. The kale yard is attached to the west wall of the house and is sub-rectangular in shape. A twin celled structure is situated 11 metres south-east of the house and is aligned SE-NW. Measuring 7.0 metres long by 4.0 metres wide over
walls 1.0 metre thick, there is no visible entrance into this structure. This could be a byre or drying kiln. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG21466 Text/Report: Birch, S. April 2001. Scalpay WGS: Archaeological Survey of Proposed Planting Areas. West Coast Archaeological Services. . Digital. Site 27.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 15 2010 11:47AM
