MHG66453 - Possible cairn - Holoman, Raasay
Summary
Remains of a possible robbed out circular cairn measuring 10m in diameter.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The survey of Oskaig and Holoman was carried out by ACFA in April 1995 as part of a continuing survey of the Island of Raasay. T
NG 5515 3930 Possible robbed out cairn 10m in diameter.
Feature 26. Remains of a possible robbed out circular cairn measuring 10m in diameter. It is situated at the north edge of Feature 25. It has a scooped out interior 1m deep and has piles of stones plus large stones in it. Possibly robbed out for use on the adjacent road. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid reference and site description. (19/10/26)
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1338 Text/Publication/Article: Macdonald and Wood, J and J S. 1995. 'Oskaig and Holoman Isle of Raasay (Portree parish), settlement survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1995, p.45. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 45. 46.
- <1> SHG21161 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Macdonald. J. & Wood, J.S. (eds). 1995. An Archaeological Survey of two settlements at Oskaig and Holoman on Raasay, Skye and Lochalsh District, Highland Region. Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists (ACFA). 30/01/1995. Digital (scanned as PDF). Feature 26. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5518 3926 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG53NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/132715 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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