MHG4120 - Allt Fearns, Raasay
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
- SHIELING SETTLEMENT (Undated)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
To the N of the Inverarish to Fearns road and W of the Allt Fearns, at 155 OD, are the extensive remains of a multi-period field system. Amongst the fields are the tumbled stone remains of 14 subrectangular shieling-like structures, all falling within a size range of 2-3m by 1.5 - 1.8m. Almost all have an entrance facing E.
Visited by J S Wood and S Hothersall 1991.
R Miket et al 1991; NMRS MS/530.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5799 3610 (100m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG53NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/80392 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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