MHG66582 - Platform - East Brae, Raasay
Summary
A raised platform edged with stones.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The survey of Balachuirn, Balmeanach, Brae, Inbhire (Inver on OS 1:10,000 map) and the surrounding area was carried out by ACFA in April 1996 as part of a continuing programme of recording the physical remains of human activity on the island of Raasay.
The Township or Farmstead of Brae is situated close to the west side of the road to Brochet and lies on a flat area of ground above the Allt a'Bhraghad. It is uninhabited and consists of two reasonably upstanding houses and the remains of barns or other structures. East Brae; A low-lying area, c.70m north-south and c.50m east-west with a burn flowing through it from north to south and joining the Glac Dhorcha. The area is grass covered and fairly dry. There is evidence of some working in this area although the purpose is not clear.
Feature 3. Platform. A raised platform is edged with stones. There is a considerable amount of stone scattered on it with the area at the northeast of the platform suggestive of the remains of a bi-cameral shieling with sub-circular compartment. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2023 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid reference. (6/11/26)
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG229 Text/Publication/Article: Macdonald and Scott Wood, J and J. 1996. 'Balachuirn, Balmeanach and Inbhire, Raasay (Portree parish), township and general survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1996, p.72-73. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 72-73. 72-73.
- <1> SHG21315 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.S. & Macdonald, J.. 1996. An Archaeological Survey of four townships at Balachuirn, Balmeanach, Inbhre & Brae on Raasay, Skye and Lochalsh District, Highland Region. Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists (ACFA). 30/11/1996. . Feature 3. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5617 4163 (9m by 9m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG54SE |
| 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/136134 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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