MHG58366 - Boundary Bank -Allt na Beiste
Summary
A low turf and stone bank was identified during a pre-afforestation survey.
Type and Period (1)
- BOUNDARY BANK (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A bank runs from the foot of a crag close to the summit of Beinn and Duibh Leathaid (NG 68780 11277) for 230m down to a point just above the Allt na Beiste (NG 68954 11404). It is constructed of stone and turf and stands up to 0.4m high. <1>
This bank is visible on aerial photography captured 1999-2001. <2>
This bank does not appear on the 1st or 2nd edition OS maps.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21602 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Carter, S. & Dalland, M.. 1998. Forestry Survey: Beinn an Dubh Leathaid, Camascross, Skye. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 16/03/1998. Paper and Digital. Site no. 7. XY
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6886 1133 (201m by 143m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG61SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/310932/skye-allt-ne-beiste (Link to online HES Camore record)
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