MHG64637 - Possible prehistoric field wall - Glascory East

Summary

May be the remains of a prehistoric field wall.

Type and Period (1)

WALL? (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)

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Full Description

A short line c6m long of stones c0.4m wide and c0.1m high protrudes through the peat. It is not obviously related to any other features. As it has been buried by the peat development this feature may be the remains of a prehistoric field wall, or it could be just a stray deposit of stones. <1>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 3/9/25)

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG21323 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Harden, J.. 1997. Inchnacroe Crofter Forestry Scheme: Archaeological Survey. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 30/03/1997. Digital (scanned as PDF). XY

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Grid reference	Centred NG 9745 2059 (26m by 26m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG92SE
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	GLENSHIEL

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Walkover Survey - Inchnacroe (part) (EHG42)

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