MHG29739 - 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

Eleven shielings were recorded.
J Aitken : 13/02/02.

Orbost Estate Survey - Hlink, refer to site 66.
On a north-east facing green terrace. A small burn runs through the group. A linear group of turf and stone structures consisting of three single cell and eight twin celled examples. The majority have rectangular main cells with a single satellite cell attached to one side.
J Aitken : 18/02/02

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Location

Grid reference Centred NG 2299 4084 (10m by 10m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG24SW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish DUIRINISH

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