Monument record MHG55708 - Post-medieval bothy - Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A post-medieval bothy was 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 37568 39432 (4m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| 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 a post-medieval bothy 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-covered stone / turf subrectangular structure was built into the east side of a turf dyke and measured 7m NNE-SSW by 4m over walls spread to 1m and 0.4m high. There was a 0.8m-wide entrance in the SSW end. <1>
<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, pp.27 No.8 (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. pp.27 No.8.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 3 2012 12:05PM
