MHG39199 - Probable midden mounds - Oskaig
Summary
A number of large grassy mounds situated at the north east end of Manitoba.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Surveyed ACFA 1995
Grassy mounds the largest measuring 9m in diameter
Feature 16. A number of large grassy mounds situated at the north east end of Manitoba, similar to Feature 13, again probably domestic middens. The largest measures 9m in diameter and 1.6m 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). Feature 16.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5477 3851 (14m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG53NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/132713 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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