Monument record MHG54211 - Farmstead, Scalpay

Summary

A group of 6 unroofed buildings is first shown on 1980s mapping.

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 5797 3118 (135m by 86m)
Map sheet NG53SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish STRATH

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6 Unroofed buildings, one of 2 compartments marked on Ordnance Survey map of 1988 (NG53SE). Two unroofed buildings visible in area of lazy-beds on aerial photograph of 1946 (2053). The lazy beds are visible to both North and South sides of burn. Not marked on 1" or 2"d edition OS maps (sheet 36). <1>

The most recent OS mapping shows only one unroofed building to the N of the burn. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell, S. 09/2009. Report of Archaeological Desktop and Walkover Survey, Scalpay Woods, Scalpay, Highland. Unaffiliated. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 28.
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital.

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Record last edited

Dec 15 2010 3:02PM

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