MHG58371 - Shieling - Beinn an Duibh Leathaid
Summary
A shieling hut or very small circular building from Scotland's Rural Past Camuscross project.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A shieling hut or very small circular building is situated on the N slope of Beinn an Duibh Leithaid (hill of the black slope), above the birch tree-line. The building has low turf walls, and the internal diameter is less than 2m. The doorway faces approximately towards the NE. The walls appear to be turf – no stone is visible and none could be felt by poking with a thin metal spike.
Information from SRP Camuscross, August 2011 <1>
The structure does not appear on the 1st or 2nd edition OS maps.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6857 1135 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG61SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
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