MHG45423 - Possible Well - Oskaig
Summary
A possible well.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NG 547 383 and NG 552 402 The survey of Oskaig and Holoman was carried out by ACFA in April 1995 as part of a continuing survey of the Island of Raasay. The survey team were: I Hughson, A Johnstone, A Macdonald, W Duggan, G Hearns, D McKay, J Waterton, J Macdonald and J S Wood.
NG 5483 3818 Sub-rectangular structure.
NG 5482 3816 Field-system.
NG 5482 3816 Clearance cairns.
NG 5482 3816 Small enclosures/structures.
NG 5482 3816 Robbed out walling.
NG 5482 3816 Possible well.
J Macdonald and J S Wood 1995.
Feature 4. A possible well.
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid reference. (12/10/26)
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1338 Text/Publication/Article: Macdonald and Wood, J and J S. 1995. 'Oskaig and Holoman Isle of Raasay (Portree parish), settlement survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1995, p.45. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 45. 46.
- <1> SHG21161 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Macdonald. J. & Wood, J.S. (eds). 1995. An Archaeological Survey of two settlements at Oskaig and Holoman on Raasay, Skye and Lochalsh District, Highland Region. Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists (ACFA). 30/01/1995. Digital (scanned as PDF). Feature 4. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5482 3814 (11m by 11m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG53NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (2)
- https://trove.scot/place/132707 (View record on the HES Trove website)
- https://trove.scot/place/132713 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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