Monument record MHG55717 - Post-medieval clearance cairn - Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye

Summary

A post-medieval clearance cairn 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.

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Grid reference Centred NG 37517 39334 (3m by 3m)
Map sheet NG33NE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish BRACADALE

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A post-medieval clearance cairn 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.

It was grass-covered and of medium stones measuring 3m in diameter and 0.8-1m high. <1>


<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.30 No.11e (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25686.

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  • <1> 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.11e.

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Record last edited

Oct 4 2012 11:51AM

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