MHG39205 - Enclosure - Oskaig
Summary
A small semi-circular enclosure or shelter.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Surveyed ACFA 1995
Semi Circular enclosure 7m by 4m
Feature 29. Lying to the north and downslope at a distance of 6m from 28 is a small semi-circular enclosure or shelter. It is built against the side of a rock face and on its remaining sides it is constructed from a low stone and turf bank. It measures 7m x 4m with a possible entrance on its downslope side. <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 29. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5487 3846 (8m by 8m) (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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