MHG30631 - 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
Six shielings were recorded.
J Aitken : 18/02/02.
Orbost Estate Survey - Hlink, refer to site 105.
On a grassy natural terrace, below a craggy outcrop, on the south-east flank of Beinn na Boineid. A small burn passes the north side of the site. A compact group of six stone and stone and turf shielings of the one, two and three celled types. A large three celled shieling at the north end of the group is particularly well preserved, consisting of: a rectangular cell measuring 6.4m by 4.5m overall with a sub-circular cell measuring 3.4m by 3.2m attached to it's south side. A 2.0m diameter cell is attached to the west side of this second cell. All the walls are 1.4m thick.
J Aitken : 18/02/02
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 2423 3909 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG23NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | DUIRINISH |
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