MHG66583 - Concrete blocks - East Brae, Raasay
Summary
Would appear to have been the supports for a sluice gate.
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 4. Two concrete blocks on either side of the Glac Dhorcha protrude into the river. Each has a slot in it and this would appear to have been the supports for a sluice gate. It is suggested that this may have been used to stop the flow of water either when the bridge was being built or when it was strengthened to take the weight of the modem road.<1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on report map position as grid reference incorrect. (TB 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 4. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5614 4161 (9m by 8m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG54SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
Finds (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/136134 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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