MHG56706 - Shieling - Valtos by Staffin, Skye
Summary
A grassed over, figure of 8 shieling at Valtos by Staffin, Skye.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A grassed over, figure of '8' shieling was seen during a rapid walkover survey by M Wildgoose in 2002 in advance of a proposed woodland creation scheme. It lay in the very corner of area B. The larger cell measured 4m overall the smaller 2m overall. A small area of well defined lazybeds lay immediately to the northeast side of the shieling. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5059 6251 (35m by 35m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG56SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | KILMUIR |
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