MHG55833 - Post-medieval dykes - Glen Colbost, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
Several post-medieval stone/turf dykes at Glen Colbost, Skye, were recorded during a walkover survey in 2012 prior to a proposed windfarm development.
Type and Period (1)
- DYKE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Several post-medieval stone/turf dykes at Glen Colbost, Skye, were recorded during a walkover survey in 2012 by RoCAS prior to a proposed windfarm development. A couple of the walls were possibly fragments of once larger structures. All were assessed as being degraded or very degraded. <1>
They may be related to the nearby Geln Colbost farmstead (see MHG55832).
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 35724 43750 (208m by 293m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG34SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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