Monument record MHG55645 - Prehistoric hut circle - Amer, Glen Bracadale, Skye

Summary

The remains of a possible prehistoric hut circle were 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 38457 40785 (6m by 7m)
Map sheet NG34SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish BRACADALE

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The remains of a possible prehistoric hut circle were noted during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Amer, Glen Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The remains consisted of large upright slabs mostly consumed by peat and underlying a shieling group. <1>


<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.40 No.28c (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25686.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> 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.40 No.28c.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Aug 16 2012 12:08PM

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