MHG29696 - 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
Two shieling huts were recorded at this location.
Orbost Estate Survey - Hlink, refer to site 12.
A twin celled turf shieling with a stone lining which has a main cell measuring 4.5m by 3.5m overall and a door opening facing to the north-east, with a 2.0m diameter cell attached to it's south-west corner. 5.Om to the north (down slope) is a 2.0m diameter cell which is also turf with a stone lining.
J Aitken : 13/02/02.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 2247 4332 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG24SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | DUIRINISH |
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