MHG51131 - Area of rig cultivation at Croft 5, Balmeanach

Summary

A small area of rig cultivation surviving to the south of an abandoned farmstead.

Type and Period (1)

RIG AND FURROW (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)

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Full Description

A small area of rig cultivation was recorded during a field survey of a proposed new house site. Two shovel pits were placed within this area revealing around 300mm of clean plough soil over the bedrock. <1>

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<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. p 6.

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Grid reference	Centred NG 41259 58491 (30m by 56m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG45NW
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	SNIZORT

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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

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