MHG43484 - Store - Oskaig
Summary
A substantial rectangular stone built structure situated on the southern shore of the headland. A man-made quay runs out along the edge of the wave-cut platform
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NG 547 383 and NG 552 402 The survey of Oskaig and Holoman was carried out by ACFA in April 1995 as part of a continuing survey of the Island of Raasay. The survey team were: I Hughson, A Johnstone, A Macdonald, W Duggan, G Hearns, D McKay, J Waterton, J Macdonald and J S Wood.
NG 5462 3825 Sub-rectangular structure 9m by 5.5m.
NG 5455 3821 Sub-rectangular structure 17m by 5m.
NG 5453 3811 Rectangular stone structure 14m by 5.8m.
NG 5453 3812 A quay and boat noosts.
J Macdonald and J S Wood 1995.
Feature 8. A substantial rectangular stone built structure situated on the southern shore of the headland. It lies on an area of ground which has been levelled by cutting away the slope to the west and by building it up to the east. The structure measures 14m x 5.8m, is of mortared stone construction and is partially roofed with corrugated iron. It is internally divided by ruinous timber screens. There is an entrance in its east wait. A man-made quay runs out along the edge of the wave-cut platform. There are two possible uses, one as a net drying store and the other as a curing shed. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- 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 8.
- <2> SHG27785 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2010. Getmapping aerial photography 2010. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5454 3810 (16m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG53NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (2)
- https://trove.scot/place/132708 (View record on the HES Trove website)
- https://trove.scot/place/132713 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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