Monument record MHG6612 - Meall Daimh, Raasay

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Grid reference Centred NG 5710 4037 (30m by 30m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG54SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish PORTREE

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NG54SE 9 5711 4037

Lying amongst rock tumble on the NW flank of Meall Daimh at a height of 320m OD is a rectangular two-celled structure, possibly a shieling. The main cell measures 5.8m by 3.8m over walls 1.3m wide, an entrance survives in the N corner. Access to the second cell is by way of a low creep which still retains its lintels. The second cell measures 2.7m by 2.0m.
Visited by NN and IJ, 26 March 1991.
R miket et al 1991; NMRS MS/530.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Miket, R {et al.}. 1991. 'Survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1991, p.43-5, 46. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 43-5, 46. 45.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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