MHG55649 - Possible prehistoric boundary wall - Amer, Glen Bracadale, Skye

Summary

The remains of a possible prehistoric boundary wall or dyke 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 a possible prehistoric boundary wall or dyke 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 remains consisted of a very degraded partially revetted stone / turf wall measuring 0.5m wide and standing 0.3m high. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 39217 39634 (68m by 70m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG33NE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish BRACADALE

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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