MHG66590 - Hut circle - Balachuirn to lnbhire, Raasay , Raasay
Summary
It measures 8m in diameter and shows evidence of a double wall with a possible entrance on the east side.
Type and Period (1)
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.
Balachuirn to lnbhire
Feature 5. Hut Circle . About a further 30m north of feature 4 and at the same level is a hut circle. It is situated close to the steep bank at the southern end of the still fertile glen of Balachuirn. It measures 8m in diameter and shows evidence of a double wall with a possible entrance on the east side. There are two "D" shaped single walled expansions on the west side. There is a possible entrance to the north extension but no evidence for an entrance in the southern extension. No internal features were·obvious. <1>
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 5. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5580 4034 (14m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG54SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
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