Monument record MHG55641 - Prehistoric hut circle - Amer, Glen Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A degraded hut circle was noted during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Amer, Glen Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 37155 39694 (13m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG33NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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Full Description
A degraded hut circle was noted during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Amer, Glen Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. It is located 20m to the south-east of a burn on a terrace and consists of a grass-covered stone boulder roundhouse measuring 14.5m north-west- south-east by 12.5m north-south over walls spread to 2m wide and up to 0.5m high. It has a possible south-facing entrance 1m in width. It has been heavily disturbed by later rig and furrow cultivation. <1>
<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.24 No.1 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25686.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG25686 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S. & Peteranna, M.. 2012. Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. p.24 No.1.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 24 2012 12:27PM
