EHG2640 - Survey and Evaluation at New House on Croft 5, Balmeanach, Glenhinnisdal, Skye

Technique(s)

Organisation

Archaeological and Ancient Landscape Survey (AALS)

Date

Not recorded.

Description

Alidade survey and evaluation (total of 5 trenches and two shovel pits dug through rig and furrow) of farmsteading surviving variously as substantial wall footings and ephemeral foundations. <1>

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Map

Location

Location Croft 5, Balmeanach, Glenhinnisdal, Skye
Grid reference Centred NG 41267 58516 (58m by 86m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG45NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH

Related Monuments/Buildings (7)

  • Abandoned farmstead at Croft 5, Balmeanach (Monument)
  • Abandoned house/store/kiln-barn complex at Croft 5, Balmeanach (Monument)
  • Area of rig cultivation at Croft 5, Balmeanach (Monument)
  • Remains of byre and associated yard at Croft 5, Balmeanach (Monument)
  • Remains of kaleyard at Croft 5, Balmeanach (Monument)
  • Remains of stackyard and enclosure at Croft 5, Balmeanach (Monument)
  • Ruined stone structure at Croft 5, Balmeanach (Monument)

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Record last edited

Oct 28 2014 2:37PM

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