MHG39204 - Enclosure - Oskaig
Summary
The remains of a small subrectangular enclosure.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Surveyed ACFA 1995
Sub-rectangular enclosure 8m by 4m
Feature 28. Lying to the north and upslope from structure 27 are the remains of a small subrectangular enclosure. It measures 8m x 4m, is constructed on its upslope side by large boulders and is partly dug into the hillside. The rest of the structure comprises a low stone and turf bank. There is a possible entrance at its northeast end. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid reference. (19/10/26)
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 28. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5486 3844 (10m by 10m) (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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