MHG55111 - Structure (Building A5), Balmacqueen
Summary
The degraded remains of a possible structure within the former township at Balmacqueen. The township was surveyed in 2011 and the building numbers in the record names are taken from the survey report.
Type and Period (2)
- STRUCTURE? (16th Century to 19th Century - 1560 AD? to 1877 AD?)
- PLATFORM (16th Century to 19th Century - 1560 AD? to 1877 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The very degraded remains of a possible stone-built structure, measures 9.2m N-S by 3.2m wide with a wall spread to 0.8m wide. It has been built on top of a stone platform between Site A2 and Site A3. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25459 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S and Peteranna, M. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and Detailed Survey: 7 North Duntulm, Trotternish, Isle of Skye. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Site A5.
- <2> SHG25460 Collection/Project Archive: Birch, S and Peteranna, M. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and Detailed Survey: 7 North Duntulm, Trotternish, Isle of Skye. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Site A5.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 4372 7494 (10m by 16m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG47SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | KILMUIR |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
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