MHG55125 - Remains of bothy or byre, north of 3 Ardmore, Harlosh
Summary
A ruinous bothy or byre.
Type and Period (2)
- (Alternate Type) BYRE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- BOTHY (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
During a watching brief a small structure was noted to the north of the development area. It is described as a small, ruinous, sub-rectangular, stone bothy or byre. It is aligned north-east/south-west and measures approximately 5m x 4.2m. The walls stand to a maximum of 0.6m and have a spread of 0.8m. The structure is covered in deep stands of bracken, moss and rushes. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25461 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S and Fraser, L. 08/2011. New House to NE of Clar Inis, 3 Ardmore, Harlosh, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Watching Brief. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital.
- <2> SHG25462 Collection/Project Archive: Birch, S and Fraser, L. 08/2011. New House to NE of Clar Inis, 3 Ardmore, Harlosh, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Watching Brief. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NG 2862 4096 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG24SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | DUIRINISH |
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