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Raasay, Brae

Township (Post Medieval)(Possible)

Site Name Raasay, Brae

Classification Township (Post Medieval)(Possible)

Canmore ID 136134

Site Number NG54SE 41

NGR NG 5615 4165

NGR Description Centred on NG 5615 4165

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Portree
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Skye And Lochalsh
  • Former County Inverness-shire

Archaeology Notes

NG54SE 41 Centred on 5615 4165

The survey of Balachuirn, Balmeanach, Brae, Inbhire (Inver on OS 1:10,000 map) and the surrounding area was carried out by ACFA in April 1996 as part of a continuing programme of recording the physical remains of human activity on the island of Raasay.

Brae - W of the road

NG 5613 4168 House 11 x 6m

NG 5612 4169 House 11 x 6m.

NG 5607 4170 Enclosure/house 10 x 6m.

NG 5606 4171 Stockyard.

NG 5605 4174 House 5 x 3m.

NG 5608 4166 Upright stone 0.5m high.

NG 5600 4166 Shieling 5.7 x 4m.

Brae - E of the road

NG 5617 4163 Trench 9 x 1m.

NG 5618 4164 Channel.

NG 5618 4163 Platform.

NG 5616 4166 Concrete blocks.

NG 5619 4165 Stony scatter.

Sponsors: Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Glasgow Archaeological Society.

J Macdonald and J Scott Wood 1996

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