MHG55667 - Post-medieval twinning pen - Braon a' Mheallain, Bracadale, Skye

Summary

A twinning pen was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Braon a' Mheallain, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.

Type and Period (1)

  • TWINNING PEN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A twinning pen was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Braon a' Mheallain, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The stone-built structure, constructed within the northern cell of a shieling (see MHG55666) measured 1m diameter over walls 0.4m wide and 0.6m high. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 39473 40719 (1m by 1m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG34SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish BRACADALE

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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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