MHG5108 - Souterrain - Peinafeiler
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Type and Period (1)
- SOUTERRAIN (Iron Age - 550 BC to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
See also: NG44SE0039 Stone (MHG6430)
Jhooper, 30/11/2001
NG44SE 8.00 4818 4165
Earthhouse, at Peinafeiler, near Portree, partly opened and filled up a few years ago. Listed under Sites.
RCAHMS 1928.
This earthhouse was situated close to the cottage at NG 4818 4165 and is said to have been discovered by the occupant when hoeing potatoes on his plot immediately to the E. It has not been open in this century. Visited by OS (C F W) 22 April 1961; (Information from R MacKenzie, esq., Heather Field, Nr. Peinafeiler)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 4819 4169 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG44SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/11309/skye-heatherfield (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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