MHG55751 - Turf-built house - west of Crossal, Bracadale
Summary
A turf-built house to the west of Crossal, Bracadale, was located during a walkover survey in 1994-5.
Type and Period (1)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A turf-built house to the west of Crossal, Bracadal, was located during a walkover survey in 1994-5 by Dualchas Museum's Service prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. It was a two-compartment structure measuring 11m x 4.5m over walls 1m wide. About 4m to the southwest was a circular base 3m in diameter and which was raised 0.25m. The house lay just inside the roadside fence and was parallel to the road. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 44858 31797 (21m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG43SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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