MHG51549 - Small rectangular enclosure south of Lo'n na h-Iolainn, Borve
Summary
A small rectangular enclosure which is depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1881.
Type and Period (2)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- (Alternate Type) BUILDING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A small rectangular enclosure was identified during a walkover survey in October 2007 on the SE bank of the small stream, upstream from a cluster of substantial ruins. (Photo no. 20) The enclosure is defined by low turf and rubble walling. It is reported to correspond to an enclosure recorded at this location on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map. <1>
This feature was identified by RCAHMS as an unroofed building during their survey of unroofed buildings depicted on the OS 1st edition. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG23307 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.. 2007. Desk Based Assessment and Walk-over Survey: Borve to Edinbane, Isle of Skye - Water Main Renewal. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 25/10/2007. Digital. Site 1.
- <2> SHG23373 Dataset/Geospatial Data: RCAHMS. RCAHMS_1st_edition_survey. Digital. FID 13919.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 45184 48175 (12m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG44NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SNIZORT |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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