MHG55559 - Icehouse, Armadale
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- ICEHOUSE (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An icehouse is shown on the 1st edition OS map in the grounds of Armadale Castle. It is highly probable that it was built on the foundations of the medieval tower house but further investigation is needed to confirm this. The site is currently very overgrown. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG23417 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1877. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Skye. Digital. XY
- <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 70.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6381 0462 (5m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG60SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/331643/skye-armadale-castle (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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