Monument record MHG55646 - Possible prehistoric boundary walls - Amer, Glen Bracadale, Skye

Summary

The remains of possible prehistoric boundary walls or dykes 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 3801 3934 (45m by 44m)
Map sheet NG33NE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish BRACADALE

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Full Description

The remains of two possible prehistoric boundary walls or dykes 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 very degraded alignments of a single course of boulders almost consumed by peat. <1>


<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.47 No.56 & (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.47 No.56 &.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Aug 15 2012 2:29PM

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