MHG54208 - Farmstead, Scalpay
Summary
A stone-built house, a possible kiln bye and a pen/kale yard, respresenting a farmstead, were recorded during walkover survey on Scalpay.
Type and Period (4)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- BYRE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- PEN? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- KALE YARD? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Situated on a level terrace with a south-westerly aspect, are the ruinous remains of a farmstead. Around 60 metres north of the AlIt a' Chinn Uachdaraich and located at 20 metres OD, the fannstead comprises a stonebuilt house, a possible kiln byre and a boulder-built pen or kale yard.
A NE-SW aligned house with squared corners overlies an earlier building. 20m east of the house is a kiln byre. 20m south of the house is a boulder-built enclosure, representing a pen or a kale yard, utilising the stream as a natural boundary. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5901 2926 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG52NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | STRATH |
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