MHG55835 - Post-medieval twinning pens - Glen Colbost, Bracadale, Skye

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Several post-medieval twinning pens at, Glen Colbost, Skye, were recorded during a walkover survey in 2012 prior to a proposed windfarm development.

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TWINNING PEN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD?)

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Several post-medieval twinning pens at, Glen Colbost, Skye, were recorded during a walkover survey in 2012 by RoCAS prior to a proposed windfarm development. All three were stone-built into the corners of the ruined farmhouse and byre of the deserted Glen Colbost farmstead (see MHG55832). <1>

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<1> SHG25715 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Fraser, L. & Peteranna, M.. 2012. Proposed Wind Farm Development Glen Ullinish, Skye: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital (scanned as PDF). Sites 15b, 15c, 15e.

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Grid reference	Centred NG 35449 43524 (10m by 23m) (4 map features)
Map sheet	NG34SE
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	BRACADALE

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DBA and walkover survey - proposed Glen Ullinish Wind Farm, Skye (Ref:GUL12) (EHG1101)

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