MHG66456 - Structure - Creachan Lodge, Raasay
Summary
Remains of a rectangular stone structure 5m x 3m.
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.
NG 5520 3794 Field bank constructed of stone and turf.
NG 5523 3800 Shieling 3m by 2m.
NG 5525 3801 Sub-rectangular shaped raised area 3.5m by 2m.
NG 5501 3829 Rectangular stone structure 5m by 3m.
Feature 36. Remains of a rectangular stone structure 5m x 3m. There is a possible entrance facing east and a considerable amount of tumble around it. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid reference. (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 36. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5501 3829 (17m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG53NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/132713 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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