Monument record MHG55718 - 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 37587 39335 (115m by 72m) |
|---|---|
| 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. Possibly a later addition to the Glen Bracadale township.
The stone-built stock enclosure measured 105m WNW-ESE by 55m over walls 0.6m wide and standing up to 1.4m high. There were two gated entrances in the west and east walls. It was built over Sites 11f (see MHG55716) and 13a (see MHG55719). <1>
<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.31 No.12 (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.31 No.12.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 4 2012 12:04PM
