MHG54203 - Bothy and kale yard, Scalpay
Summary
A sub-rectangular, stone-built structure with an associated kale yard was recorded during walkover survey on Scalpay.
Type and Period (2)
- BOTHY (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- KALE YARD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
At base of south-west facing slopes with old forestry gripping and 80 metres north of MHG54202, are the degraded remains of a stone-built sub-rectangular structure. This measures 8.0 metres long (SW-NE axis) by 4.0 metres wide
over walls 0.8 metres thick. There is no obvious entrance within the building, which survives to a maximum height of 1.0 metre. The stone and turf-built kale yard is located 22 metres to the north and has been badly damaged by the
forestry gripping and the construction of a drainage ditch. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5926 2905 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG52NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | STRATH |
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