Monument record 10652 - H86 - Horgabost, Harris

Summary

Structural remains.

Location

Grid reference NG 04726 96443 (point)
Map sheet NG09NW
Island Harris
Parish HARRIS, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

H86 Complex of structural remains:

(a) NG 04726 96444. Turf and stone structure c. 12 x 3m. Maximum width of wal c. 1m and maximum surviving height c. 1m. Character appears different to previous complex in terms of survival and size of individual stones. Revetted on both sides. Banking/terracing on north and west sides.
(b) NG 04732 96443. Turf and stone structure c. 8 x 4m terraced into hillside. Walling c. 0.5m wide and of maximum surviving height c. 1m.
© NG 04737 96436. Sub-circular turf and stone structure c. 6 x 4m. Wall constructed of large earthfast stones and different to to other structures. Walling of maximum thickness c. 1.5m and of maximum surviving height c. 1.5m. South entrance.
(d) NG 04733 96425 (centre). Stone wall running east to west for c. 10m. Maximum width c. 0.75m and of maximum surviving height c. 0.75m. Faced on north side only.
(e) NG 104759 896438. Possible terraced enclosure composed of turf and stone.


John Hunter, 2004, Harris Sites & Monuments Record (Unpublished document). SWE41075.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: John Hunter. 2004. Harris Sites & Monuments Record.

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Protected Status/Designation

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Record last edited

May 20 2021 4:48PM

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