MHG28664 - Shieling Huts - Creag na Ba
Summary
The remains of two turf and stone shieling huts discovered during a pre-afforestation survey.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NG61SE 32 NG681 112
At least two turf- and stone-built shieling-huts, situated on low knolls on opposite sides of a small stream gully, were recorded during a pre-afforestation survey by Headland Archaeology in 1998. The larger structure survives as an incomplete wall-line of a 6m by 3m rectangular building partly overlying a 4m by 2.5m subrectangular foundation. The smaller structure survives as a 3m by 2m low subrectangular mound with a slight central hollow. <1>
The larger structure is faintly visible on aerial photography captured 1999-2001. <2>
These structures are not on the 1st or 2nd edition OS Maps.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21602 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Carter, S. & Dalland, M.. 1998. Forestry Survey: Beinn an Dubh Leathaid, Camascross, Skye. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 16/03/1998. Paper and Digital. Site no. 3. XY
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6813 1122 (35m by 32m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG61SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/134369 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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