MHG54141 - Partially rebuilt farmstead - Leitir Fura

Summary

The robbed remains of a substantial farmstead which now lies in the centre of the car park serving the Leitir Fura forest walk. The site was part rebuilt as an instructive display.

Type and Period (1)

  • FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The degraded remains of an abandoned farm complex was first recorded during a survey in 1996. A stone built longhouse, a stone built enclosure to the NW side of the house, and a smaller enclosure were surveyed. It was recommended that the building could be cleared and incorporated within the car park as an instructive display. <1>

Described as in similar condition in a resurvey in 2010. In 1999 this site was cleared and part rebuilt as an instructive display. The remains consist of a longhouse, walled yard and a small associated 'U' shaped structure. The SW end of the longhouse was rebuilt to wall plate height to demonstrate the shape and relatively low walls of these structures. <2> <3>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 7038 1609 (41m by 41m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG71NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish SLEAT

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