MHG55115 - Boundary wall (Site A9), Balmacqueen
Summary
A boundary wall 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)
- BOUNDARY WALL (16th Century to 19th Century - 1560 AD? to 1877 AD?)
- BOUNDARY WALL (Rebuilt, 20th Century to 21st Century - 1901 AD to 2011 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A drystone boundary wall links the W end Sites A1 to the road edge. It has been mostly rebuilt in recent years and stands between 1.0m-1.2m high with walls 0.7-0.8m wide. <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 A9.
- <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 A9.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 4368 7495 (25m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG47SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | KILMUIR |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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