MHG29728 - 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
Eleven shielings were recorded.
J Aitken : 13/02/02.
Orbost Estate Survey - Hlink, refer to site 52.
On a large, sloping, north facing green patch, 150.0m above the upper edge of the conifer plantation are a group of 11 shieling huts.
A compact group of single and twin celled stone shielings. At the north end of the group is a ruinous round cornered stone house which measures 16.5m by 5.5m over walls 1.0m thick. At the south (upper) end of the group is a round ended stone house which measures 10.0m by 5.0m over walls 1.0m thick. A small burn flows past the west side of the group.
J Aitken : 18/02/02.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 2367 4127 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG24SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | DUIRINISH |
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