MHG55711 - Post-medieval house - Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A post-medieval house 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)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A post-medieval house 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. Part of the Glen Bracadale township.
The building consisted of a group of grass- and moss-covered turf / stone structures with a central sub-rectangular house measuring 9m NW-SE by 5m over walls spread to 1.5m and up to 1.2m high. The north-east cell measured 6m WNW-ESE by 4m over walls spread 1.5-2m and up to 1.2m high. The ESE cell measured 5.5m NE-SW by 4.5m over walls spread 1.5m and up 1.2m high with a 0.8m-wide entrance in the south-east wall. The south-west cell was very degraded but measured approximately 4.5m WNW-ESE by 2.5m over walls spread 1.5m and up to 1.2m high. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 37443 39325 (11m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG33NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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