MHG55463 - Prehistoric hut circle - Allt Beithe, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
The remains of a prehistoric hut circle were noted during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Allt Beithe, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.
Type and Period (1)
- HUT CIRCLE (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of a hut circle were noted during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Allt Beithe, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The remains of a boulder and stone-built hut circle were seen to underlie a later shieling settlement. It was very degraded and measured approximately 15m NW-SE by 13m over walls spread to 1.5m wide and standing 1 boulder high, to a height of 0.5m. A possible entrance was noted in the south-east arc. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 38791 39556 (11m by 12m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG33NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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