MHG55647 - Possible prehistoric boundary walls - Amer, Glen Bracadale, Skye
Summary
The remains of possible prehistoric boundary walls or dykes were noted during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Amer, Glen Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.
Type and Period (1)
- DYKE (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of possible prehistoric boundary walls or dykes were noted during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Amer, Glen Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The alignment consisted of one course of boulders measuring 0.5m wide and standing 0.2-0.5m high. At the north end it was built into a boulder outcrop and was mostly consumed by peat. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 38611 39376 (105m by 274m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG33NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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