MHG28613 - Shelter - Oskaig
Summary
A small shelter situated on the shore against a rock face just above 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.
Small enclosure 4m by 1.5m.
Feature 24. A small shelter situated on the shore against a rock face just above the High Water mark. It has been constructed by using a natural crevice and has been built up on the east side, it measures 4m x 1.5m and the built up section is l m high. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid reference. (16/10/26)
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). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5494 3870 (24m by 25m) (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/132713 (View record on the HES Trove website)
- https://trove.scot/place/132714 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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