MHG51126 - Abandoned farmstead at Croft 5, Balmeanach
Summary
An abandoned farmstead lying within the present township of Balmeanach.
Type and Period (1)
- FARMSTEAD (Constructed, 19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1879 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of an abandoned farmstead were recorded during a field survey of a proposed new house site. This consists of four main elements: a house/store/kiln-barn complex, byre and yard, kaleyard and revetted platform and a stackyard and related enclosure. Evidence from the evaluation suggests that the house complex and byre pre-date the stackyard and kaleyard. It is thought likely that the whole complex dates from post 1860. <1>
The above fieldwork report states that this farmstead lies within the township of Balmeanach. However, information from the RCAHMS suggests that this portion of land actually lies within the township of Peinlich, which is separated from Balmeanach by the Lon a' Bhaile Mheadhonaich (see MHG25889). <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG23285 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wildgoose, M. 2008. New House on Croft 5, Balmeanach, Glenhinnisdal, Isle of Skye: Archaeological Recording and Evaluation. Archaeological and Ancient Landscape Survey (AALS). . Digital.
- <2> SHG23297 Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 41283 58536 (83m by 211m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG45NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SNIZORT |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Abandoned house/store/kiln-barn complex at Croft 5, Balmeanach (Monument) (MHG51127)
- Parent of: Remains of byre and associated yard at Croft 5, Balmeanach (Monument) (MHG51128)
- Parent of: Remains of kaleyard at Croft 5, Balmeanach (Monument) (MHG51129)
- Parent of: Remains of stackyard and enclosure at Croft 5, Balmeanach (Monument) (MHG51130)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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