MHG54190 - Structure, Scalpay

Summary

A single stone-built cell recorded during walkover survey on Scalpay.

Type and Period (1)

STRUCTURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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Situated at 54 metres aD, at the base of a low rock outcrop on a south-east facing slope, are the degraded remains of a single stone-built cell measuring 3.0 metres diameter over walls 0.8 metres thick. There is no visible entrance within the structure, which is situated on a low col between two hillocks, 30 metres west of the mature forestry plantation. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG21466 Text/Report: Birch, S. April 2001. Scalpay WGS: Archaeological Survey of Proposed Planting Areas. West Coast Archaeological Services. . Digital. Site 12.

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Grid reference	NG 6167 2750 (point)
Map sheet	NG62NW
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	STRATH

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Desk based assessment and walkover survey, Scalpay WGS (EHG495)

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