MHG58383 - Dun - Loch Bharabhaig
Summary
A hill-top enclosure of possible second dun was discovered on a prominent rocky outcrop during a pre- afforestation survey.
Type and Period (2)
- DUN? (Early Iron Age to Early Medieval - 550 BC? to 1057 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE (Early Bronze Age to Early Medieval - 2400 BC? to 1057 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible dun or hill-top enclosure was recorded by Martin Wildgoose during a pre-afforestation survey in 2002. The site lies c150m NE of Knock Dun (MHG4070) and is situated on a very prominent rocky outcrop. Traces of ruinous walling exist around the summit of the outcrop, most prominently at the NE end, where a length survives up to 3 courses high and both inner and outer wall faces are visible. The width of this section of wall is 2m - 2.5m thick. <1>
The structure does not appear on the 1st or 2nd edition OS maps.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6809 0996 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG60NE |
| 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/312059/skye-loch-bharabhaig (Lik to online HES Canmore record)
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