Monument record MHG54203 - Bothy and kale yard, Scalpay
Summary
A sub-rectangular, stone-built structure with an associated kale yard was recorded during walkover survey on Scalpay.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5926 2905 (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 (2)
Full Description
At base of south-west facing slopes with old forestry gripping and 80 metres north of MHG54202, are the degraded remains of a stone-built sub-rectangular structure. This measures 8.0 metres long (SW-NE axis) by 4.0 metres wide
over walls 0.8 metres thick. There is no obvious entrance within the building, which survives to a maximum height of 1.0 metre. The stone and turf-built kale yard is located 22 metres to the north and has been badly damaged by the
forestry gripping and the construction of a drainage ditch. <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 28.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 15 2010 11:46AM
