MHG54206 - Shieling, Scalpay
Summary
A single-cell stone and turf built shieling, recorded during walkover survey on Scalpay.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Set on the east bank of the AlIt a' Chinn Uachdaraich at 40 metres OD, amidst a small patch of bracken, are the degraded remains of a single-cell stone and turf-built shieling. Measuring 2.5 metres in diameter over walls 0.6 metres
thick, the structure has no visible entrance and survives to a maximum height of 0.4 metres. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5921 2943 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG52NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | STRATH |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
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