MHG4930 - Geodh' A' Ghamhna
Summary
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Type and Period (4)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- LONGHOUSE (Undated)
- STACK STAND (Undated)
- RIG AND FURROW (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Lying on a south-facing slope at a height of 80m OD are the remains of two substantial long houses. One, a four compartment structure measuring 16m by 3.8m overall with an enclosure attached to its east end which measures 11.7m by 3.8m overall. The second structure is a two-compartment house which measures 12m by 6.2m overall, with a sub-rectangular enclosure at the north end 5.2m by 2.4m internally, and a half circular enclosure 4.1m in diameter attached to the south end. A large area of enclosed rig cultivation with a possible stack stand in its north-west corner lie to the south.
Information from R Miket, 3 April 1989.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 1640 5150 (100m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG15SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | DUIRINISH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/10645 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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