MHG54183 - Shieling and twinning pen, Scalpay
Summary
A single cell shieling and twinning pen recorded during walkover survey on Scalpay.
Type and Period (2)
- TWINNING PEN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- SHIELING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Situated on a south-east facing slope of well-drained ground, and to the southwest ofa low sandstone rock outcrop, are the remains of a stone built single cell shieling, measuring 2.5 metres by 2.0 metres over walls 0.5 metres thick.
A twinning pen measuring 1.0 metre diameter over walls 0.5 metres thick was located 5 metres to the south east of the shieling. Both structures are in a degraded condition and are located at 108 metres OD. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | NG 6336 2950 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG62NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | STRATH |
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