MHG39197 - Possible house - Oskaig
Summary
Possible remains of a house situated at the rear of Manitoba.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Surveyed ACFA 1995
Sub-rectangular structure 9m x 4.5m
Feature 14. Possible remains of a house situated at the rear of Manitoba. It measures 9m x 4.5m. It is in a very ruinous condition and all that remains is a stony edge. Its south end is covered by a large mound, probably a domestic midden. Its north end is a small sub-circular structure which is obviously secondary. No evidence of an entrance. <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). Feature 14. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5475 3851 (11m by 11m) (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 (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/132713 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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