MHG28609 - Shelter - Oskaig
Summary
A small oval structure situated on the grass below a rock scarp 9.5m east of the high water mark.
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.
Oval structure 4m by 2.5m.
Feature 9a. A small oval structure situated on the grass below a rock scarp 9.5m east of the high water mark. It measures 4m x 2.5m and is built of rough dry-stone walling standing 3 to 4 courses high. A probable entrance lies in the north wall and there are no internal features visible. It is possibly a fisherman's shelter. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2020 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- 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 9a.
- <2> SHG27785 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2010. Getmapping aerial photography 2010. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5463 3836 (9m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG53NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (2)
- https://trove.scot/place/132709 (View record on the HES Trove website)
- https://trove.scot/place/132713 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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