MHG4230 - Barkeval, Glen Harris, Rhum
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NM39NE 9 3747 9675.
On the slopes of Barkeval, 430m S of the summit, there are the remains of three huts. The best-preserved hut is oval and measures 2.7m by 1.6m within a wall standing 1m high.
Visited by RCAHMS June 1983.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1490 Text/Publication/Article: Love, J A. 1981. 'Sheilings of the Isle of Rum', Scot Stud Vol. 25 1981, p.39-63. Scot Stud. 39-63. 57.
- --- 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. . 15, No.76.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 3747 9674 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM39NE |
| Civil Parish | SMALL ISLES |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/21888 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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