MHG6630 - Druim an Aonaich, Raasay

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Lying 6m of the large, well built, stone wall which runs from the cliff to the sea are two oval enclosures. The larger has its W side formed by a natural outcrop, the remainder by a rubble bank 2m high and measures 14.0m by 10m; an opening faces the sea. The smaller enclosure is enclosed by a rubble bank 1.3m high and measures 9m by 4.5m, an opening faces S. A small shell midden lies a few metres to the W of the large enclosure.
Visited by A Johnstone, 25 March 1994.
R Miket et al 1991; NMRS MS/530.

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--- SHG1581 Text/Publication/Article: Miket, R {et al.}. 1991. 'Survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1991, p.43-5, 46. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 43-5, 46. 45.

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Grid reference	Centred NG 5869 4115 (60m by 60m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG54SE
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	PORTREE

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Parent of: Druim an Aonaich, Raasay (Monument) (MHG44663)

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/80905 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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