MHG55702 - Enclosures - Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye

Summary

Post-medieval enclosures were recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.

Type and Period (1)

  • ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Post-medieval enclosures were recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The grass heather and moss covered turf walls spread 1.5-2.5m wide and stood 0.7-1m high. They were partly revetted on the east side with evidence of rebuilding over rig banks in places and enclosed areas of rig and furrow. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 37541 39468 (125m by 148m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG33NE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish BRACADALE

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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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