MHG54188 - Enclosure and shieling, Scalpay
Summary
An enclosure and shieling were recorded during walkover survey on Scalpay.
Type and Period (2)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
On level terrace between eastern edge of mature forestry plantation and the AlIt Guin Shuas, are the ruinous remains of a stone-built sub-rectangular enclosure and single cell shieling. The enclosure measures 25.0 metres long on the north-south axis and 12.0 metres wide over walls 0.8 metres thick. There is no visible entrance into the enclosure and the walls stand to a maximum height of 0.8 metres.
The stone-built single cell shieling measures 3.0 metres by 2.0 metres over walls 0.8 metres thick. A 0.6 metre wide entrance faces to the south-east. Both structures are situated at 32 metres OD. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | NG 6205 2751 (point) GPS derived |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG62NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | STRATH |
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