MHG57810 - Revetment wall and platform, Barrisdale
Summary
Revetment wall and platform, Barrisdale
Type and Period (2)
- REVETMENT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- PLATFORM (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Barrisdale
This refers to about 0.5 km either side of Barrisdale House. Few archaeological sites were identified and were recorded by NOSAS in 2004 as part of an archaeological survey of Inner Loch Hourn. None of the occupied buildings were included in the survey.
Site: 451. A substantial revetment wall, c. 10m long and 1m high supporting a large platform on 2 levels, with an arc of natural rock faces forming the back of the upper platform. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2012 APs <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25084 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wombell, J.. 2004. A Report on the Archaeological Survey of Inner Loch Hourn and Barrisdale Bay by Members of NOSAS. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.18 Site 451.
- <2> SHG27869 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2012. Getmapping aerial photography 2012. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8709 0521 (9m by 2m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG80NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | GLENELG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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