MHG4016 - Glen Duian 1, Harris, Rum

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SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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Denuded, rough pasture, moderately sloping valleyside, with SSE aspect at an altitude of 90-100m
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NM39NW 34 3374 9646 to 3363 9642.

The remains of a single hut are situated on the E side of Glen Duian River 500m N of the township of Harris (NW39NW 8), and a second hut lies on the W side of the river 100m to the WSW. Both huts appear to be overlain by later cultivation remains.
Visited by RCAHMS June 1983.

Sources/Archives (1)

--- 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. . 18, No.112.

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Grid reference	Centred NM 3374 9646 (10m by 10m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NM39NW
Civil Parish	SMALL ISLES
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/21916 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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