MHG4817 - Shieling Huts - An Cruachan
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NG24SW 39 243 425
On the south-east slope of An Cruachan at a height of 170m OD is a group of at least six shieling mounds.
Information from R Miket and M Wildgoose 1989.
Previously recorded at grid ref. NG 243 425, updated and corrected with information from Orbost Estate Survey (1998), M Wildgoose. Two shielings recorded plus other remains.
J Aitken : 13/02/02.
Orbost Estate Survey (1998), M Wildgoose. Site No. 38.
J Aitken : 13/02/02.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1583 Text/Publication/Article: Miket and Wildgoose, R and M. 1989. 'Survey. Duirinish parish', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1989, p.35-43. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 35-43. 42.
- --- SHG1828 Text/Report: Martin Wildgoose. 1998. An Archaeological Survey of the Orbost Estate.. .
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 2427 4254 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG24SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | DUIRINISH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/10898 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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