MHG55708 - Post-medieval bothy - Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye

Summary

A post-medieval bothy was 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)

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

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The remains of a post-medieval bothy 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-covered stone / turf subrectangular structure was built into the east side of a turf dyke and measured 7m NNE-SSW by 4m over walls spread to 1m and 0.4m high. There was a 0.8m-wide entrance in the SSW end. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 37568 39432 (4m by 5m) (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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