MHG29695 - Shieling Huts - Orbost Estate
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Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
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- None recorded
Full Description
A group of 13 shieling huts were recorded at this location.
Orbost Estate Survey - Hlink, refer to site 11.
A loose linear group of thirteen stone and turf shielings spread along the foot of the north east facing slope. Both single and twin celled structures are present. At least one shieling underlies the bothy (Site No 10) at the north end of the group.
J Aitken : 13/02/02.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 2190 4324 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG24SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | DUIRINISH |
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