MHG55685 - Post-medieval head dyke - Allt Mor, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A post-medieval head dyke or boundary wall was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Allt Mor, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.
Type and Period (1)
- HEAD DYKE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A post-medieval head dyke or boundary wall was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Allt Mor, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The moss and grass-covered stone and/or turf wall spread ran for c.355m 2-2.5m wide and stood up to 1-2m high. Towards its southern end it was overlain by an enclosure at the east end of a post-medieval farmstead (feature group 4, feature 4g - see MHG55684). It was washed out at its northern end. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 37655 40102 (131m by 273m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG34SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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