MHG29553 - Settlement - Torran (north), Tairbeart
Summary
A small settlement consisting of seven related structures.
Type and Period (1)
- SETTLEMENT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
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 31; Lying on a level grassy plateau amongst rocky outcrops and woodland, and clearly visible on the OS 6" map, is a small settlement consisting of seven related structures. (See plan in report). At the centre of the group is a well built stone house with rounded corners which measures 12.0m north-south by 5.0m east-west over walls which are 1.0m thick and still stand to over 1.5m high. The interior of this structure is divided into two compartments, The northern room having a fireplace at its north end. A central door-opening, flanked by equally placed windows, lies in the east-facing wall.
To the south-west is a small stone byre which measures 4.0m by 3.0m over walls 0.8m thick. To the north is a second byre which also measures 4.0m by 3.0m over walls of a similar width. This second byre however overlies the remains of an older house, whose foundations, barely visible under the grass, measure 12.0m by 4.5m overall. A further 14.0m to the north is a well preserved stone structure which measures 7.0m by 5.0m over walls 1.1m thick. The interior of this building is again divided into two compartments. A well-defined entrance lies in the centre of the east-facing wall. A ruinous kale yard lies 5.0m to the east of the above building. This yard lies on an east-west alignment and measures 12.0m by 7.0m over walls which are 0.7m thick. On the east side of the clearing, and some 17.0m to the east of the first building described is a ruinous structure which measures 9.0m by 5.0m over walls 0.7m thick. The partial foundations of a small byre? Lie under the bracken 2.0m to the north-east of this structure. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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 31.
- <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 11 p.51/2.
- <3> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5921 4915 (71m by 67m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG54NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (1)
- https://www.acfabaseline.info/047-arnish-and-torran-raasay (View report on the ACFA website)
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