MHG30632 - 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
Ten shielings were recorded.
J Aitken : 18/02/02.
Orbost Estate Survey - Hlink, refer to site 106.
Spread over two small grassy terraces located one above the other on the south east flank of Beinn na Boineid. A small burn passes through the centre of the upper group. Ten turf shielings split into two groups of five on separate, but related, terraces. The group on the upper terrace consists of two figure of eight shielings and three single cell shielings. The lower group is less well preserved and consists of five single cell shielings on large grassy mounds.
J Aitken : 18/02/02
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 2429 3902 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG23NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | DUIRINISH |
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