MHG55551 - Possible Dun - Acarseid an Rubha, Point of Sleat

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Type and Period (1)

DUN? (Iron Age - 550 BC? to 560 AD?)

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Possible dun. Nothing remains of the structure, but a large amount of fallen stone forms a scree on the east facing slope. The basal stones of an inclined possible access path remain, in one place attaining a height of 3-4 courses of stone. This stucture was recorded as a possible dun during the ARCH Community Timeline course in 2011. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG25668 Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2012. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Broadford. Yes. Digital. Site 40. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NG 5599 0019 (40m by 40m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG50SE
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	SLEAT

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External Links (1)

http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/331667/ (Link to online HES Canmore record)

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