MHG62018 - Enclosure or hut circle? - S of Kildorais, Skye

Summary

A small enclosure with a possible associated structure to the south of Kildorais, Skye.

Type and Period (2)

  • ENCLOSURE (18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1850 AD?)
  • HUT CIRCLE? (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small enclosure with a possible associated structure to the south of Kildorais, Skye.

A small square-ish enclosure with a possible associated structure to the south of Kildorais, is visible on 1999-2001 and 2009 vertical APs. The enclosure is c.12m across so could be a prehistoric hut circle with and extended entranceway but it could be later. It is respected by rig and furrow to its southeast and northeast. <1> <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 4675 7112 (22m by 23m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG47SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish KILMUIR

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