MHG52559 - Turf and stone enclosure, west of Druim nan Slochd
Summary
A small turf and stone enclosure at the foot of Druim nan Slochd was noted during a walkover survey.
Type and Period (4)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- PEN? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- BOTHY? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey took place prior to a watching brief on land west of Druim nan Slochd. A small, round cornered, turf and stone enclosure was recorded at the foot of the slope some 5 metres outside the development site boundary. He visible remains measure 5 metres NW-SE by 4 metres NE-SW over walls spread to c.1.5 metres wide. A possible door opening c.1 metre wide lies in the centre of the SW facing wall. This is possibly a pen or bothy. A small length of turf boundary runs up the slope to the north. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 46268 72209 (5m by 5m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG47SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | KILMUIR |
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