MHG29530 - Pen - Tairbeart
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Full Description
An archaeological walkover survey of a single, distinct area of proposed planting of natural woodland regeneration was carried by M. Wildgoose at Coille an Torran, Raasay in 1999.
Site 8: On a south-west-facing terrace, against a low cliff and just 12.0m to the south of the Allt Glaim na Criche, is a small pen. This boulder built pen measures 4.0m by 3.0m over walls that still stand to 1.2m high. A narrow entrance, 0.5m wide, faces to the south-west. This site is partially hidden amongst many large boulders. <1>
Raasay Survey 2000. Site 33: Situated on a terrace below a low cliff, 10m south of the Alit Glaim na Criche, is a small pen amongst large boulder tumble. The pen is in a good state of preservation and measures 4.0m by 3.0m externally. The walls, which are of drystone construction, are 1.20m high. An entrance only 0.50m wide lies in the southwest wall. <2>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 7/7/25)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21321 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wildgoose M. 1999. Coille An Torran, Isle of Raasay: Planting and Woodland Regeneration Proposal. Martin Wildgoose. 30/10/1999. Digital. Site 8.
- <2> SHG21399 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Macdonald, J. & Wood, J. S. (eds). 2000. A survey of the townships of Arnish and Torran and the surrounding area on Raasay, Portree Parish, Skye and Lochalsh District, Highland Region. Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists (ACFA). 30/01/2000. Paper and Digital. Site 33.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5982 4987 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG54NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
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