Monument record MHG55720 - Post-medieval byre - Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye

Summary

A post-medieval byre 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 37659 39311 (5m by 7m)
Map sheet NG33NE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish BRACADALE

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A post-medieval byre 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 bracken-covered turf / stone sub-rectangular building measured 8m NNE-SSSW by 5m over walls spread to 2m and up to 0.5m high. There was a 0.6m-wide entrance in the west wall. <1>


<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.31 No.13b (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25686.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <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.31 No.13b.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Oct 4 2012 12:20PM

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