MHG3999 - Bealach A' Bhraigh Bhig, Glen Guirdil, Rhum
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Ruined, in rough pasture on steep hillslope, with WNW aspect and an altitude of 250-280m OD.
SMR card.
The remains of nine stone structures, some of which may be huts and other pens, are situated on the N side of the track to Bloodstone Hill, 500m W of Bealach a'Braigh Bhig. At least one further possible hut is situated about 120m to the NNE.
Soc Ant Scot; 1983; Arch Sites & Mons of Rhum; RCAHMS;PP14; No 59.
NM39NW 2 3336 9997.
(Area: NM 341 999) A small group of rectangular buildings are situated on Bealach a' Bhraigh Bhig, which are thought to be a shieling. There is also a small stone circle.
K Williamson and J M Boyd 1963
About 13 shielings centred at NM 3336 9997 They vary in shape from rectangular to sub-circular and oval. The alleged stone circle on the E edge of the group is a contemporary structure, probably the ruins of a small animal pen. There are another six shielings centred at NM 3237 9960.
Visited by OS (AA) 15 May 1972
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG2674 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1983. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of Rhum, Lochaber District, Highland Region. . 14, No.59.
- --- SHG2941 Text/Publication/Volume: Williamson and Boyd, K and J M. 1963. A Mosaic of Islands. 67.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 3349 0000 (243m by 177m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG30SW |
| Civil Parish | SMALL ISLES |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/21900 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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