Monument record MHG55713 - Post-medieval enclosure - Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A post-medieval enclosure 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 37481 39334 (34m by 33m) |
|---|---|
| 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 enclosure 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-covered turf / stone enclosure measured 34m NW-SE over walls spread to 2m and up to 0.5m high. It was built over house Site 11c (see MHG55712). A drain, stone-lined in the southern half, and two feeder drains had been dug to the west side of the settlement. <1>
<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.30 No.11b (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.11b.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 4 2012 11:19AM
