MHG64653 - Dykes - Eilean Fladday
Summary
The remains of two stone and turf dykes enclose an area roughly 70 by 120m.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two buildings, two dykes and a small patch of rig, at the south tip of the island, were recorded during a pre-afforestation survey of Eilean Fladday. The remains of two stone and turf dykes enclose an area roughly 70 by 120 m making use of the crags. Condition: The dykes are fragmentary but clearly visible. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21326 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lowe, C. & Dalland, M.. 1999. Marking-out survey and 1:2500 mapping: Eilean Fladday, Raasay, Highland. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 21/04/1999. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 14.
- <2> SHG28725 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2020. Getmapping aerial photography 2020. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5887 5015 (80m by 158m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG55SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/161626 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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