MHG29722 - Shieling Huts - Orbost Estate
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Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two shielings were recorded.
J Aitken : 13/02/02.
Orbost Estate Survey (1998), M Wildgoose. Site No. 43.
The remains of a twin celled figure of eight shieling which consists of a main cell which measures 5.5m by 4.0m overall, with a 2.0m diameter cell attached to it's north-east side. Immediately to the west is a 2.5m diameter green bump which may be the remains of a single cell turf structure.
J Aitken : 13/02/02.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 2314 4199 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG24SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | DUIRINISH |
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