Monument record MHG54208 - Farmstead, Scalpay
Summary
A stone-built house, a possible kiln bye and a pen/kale yard, respresenting a farmstead, were recorded during walkover survey on Scalpay.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5901 2926 (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 (4)
Full Description
Situated on a level terrace with a south-westerly aspect, are the ruinous remains of a farmstead. Around 60 metres north of the AlIt a' Chinn Uachdaraich and located at 20 metres OD, the fannstead comprises a stonebuilt house, a possible kiln byre and a boulder-built pen or kale yard.
A NE-SW aligned house with squared corners overlies an earlier building. 20m east of the house is a kiln byre. 20m south of the house is a boulder-built enclosure, representing a pen or a kale yard, utilising the stream as a natural boundary. <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 33b.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 15 2010 1:19PM
