Monument record MHG55712 - Post-medieval house - Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A post-medieval house 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 37495 39330 (6m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG33NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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Full Description
A post-medieval house 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. Part of the Glen Bracadale township.
The grass- and moss-covered turf / stone sub-rectangular building (feature 11c) measured 16m N-S by 7m over walls spread to 2m and up 0.5m high. There was a possible porch, very degraded, attached to the north end of the house. The site predated an overlying enclosure, Site 11b (see MHG55713). <1>
<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.30 No.11c (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.30 No.11c.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 4 2012 11:10AM
