MHG54127 - Cleared cultivation platform, Kinloch

Summary

A cleared cultivation platform was recorded during a walkover survey.

Type and Period (1)

PLATFORM (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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A natural, level platform situated on the boundary between the native woodland and commercial conifer plantation. The platform has been cleared of boulders and these have been arranged in a rough line along the western edge of the site. The cleared area measures 16m east-west by 15m north-south.

The NGR for this site was triangulated, rather than being GPS-derived. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG25025 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wildgoose, M. 05/2007. A Rapid Walk-through Survey of An Area of Conifer Woodland at Kinloch, Sleat, Isle of Skye. Unaffiliated. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 1.

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Grid reference	NG 7301 1571 (point)
Map sheet	NG71NW
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	SLEAT

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Pre-felling rapid walkover survey, Kinloch 3 (EHG3400)

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