MHG30624 - 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

Four shielings were recorded.
J Aitken : 18/02/02.

Orbost Estate Survey - Hlink, refer to site 98.
Amongst planting grips at the foot of a low north facing scarp, about 50m south of the burn. The remains of at least four twin celled shielings lying in two groups of two some 40.0m apart. The site has been heavily damaged by the gripping plough.
J Aitken : 18/02/02

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Location

Grid reference Centred NG 2529 4080 (10m by 10m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG24SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish DUIRINISH

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