Monument record MHG55683 - Post-medieval enclosure - Amer, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
An enclosure was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Amer, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 37302 39843 (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
An enclosure was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Amer, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The boulder and turf built D-shaped structure had been revetted into the hill-slope below a track and boundary wall, and was covered in grass-and heather. It measured 13.5m NE-
SW by 7.5m over walls spread to 2m and standing up to 0.3m high. <1>
<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.24 No.2 (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.2.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 17 2012 2:26PM
