MHG39747 - Shieling - Fencer's Cairn, Raasay

Summary

A two compartmented shieling, noted from a survey.

Type and Period (1)

SHIELING (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)

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None recorded

Full Description

Approximate location of second shieling, lying 40-50m west of…, as recorded in ACFA's 2005 publication of surveyed cairns in Raasay. It was noted to comprise 2 compartments and lie under a large rock outcrop. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG22303 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, A. & Wood, S.. 2004. Some Archaeological Studies of Cairns and Standing Stones on Raasay. Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists (ACFA). 09/02/2005. . Pg 22. XY

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Location

Grid reference	Centred NG 5647 3725 (30m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG53NE
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	PORTREE

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Survey of Cairns and Standing stones at Eyre Point (EHG1247)

External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/289252/inverarish-burn (Link to online HES Canmore record)

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