Monument record MHG55704 - Boundary walls - An T-Sron, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
Post-medieval boundary walls were recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at An T-Sron, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 37955 39506 (312m by 280m) |
|---|---|
| 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 boundary walls were recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at An T-Sron, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The stretches of bracken and heather covered turf/stone walls spread 1.5m wide and stood up to 1m high. It formed the boundary between cultivated land and moorland. <1> There is some indication on APs that the stretches of wall may originally have been continuous.
<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.47 No.54 (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.54.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 4 2012 3:29PM
