Monument record MHG55702 - Enclosures - Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
Post-medieval enclosures were recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 37541 39468 (125m by 148m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG33NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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Full Description
Post-medieval enclosures were recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The grass heather and moss covered turf walls spread 1.5-2.5m wide and stood 0.7-1m high. They were partly revetted on the east side with evidence of rebuilding over rig banks in places and enclosed areas of rig and furrow. <1>
<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.47 No.52 (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.47 No.52.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 4 2012 2:12PM
