MHG55313 - Shieling group, Kilbeg
Summary
A group of five very degraded turf shielings identified during a walkover survey (Sites 5a to 5e in the survey report).
Type and Period (2)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- SHIELING SETTLEMENT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A group of five very degraded turf shielings are located on the SE flanks of Maol Buidhe at 208m OD and are covered by grass, moss and rushes. Walls surviving to a maximum height of between 0.4m and 0.6m and spread to between 0.6m and 0.8m wide. See individual site records. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25476 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S and Peteranna, M. 11/2010. Woodland Establishment Scheme: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey - Kilbeg Phase 1, Sleat, Isle of Skye. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Sites 5a to 5e.
- <2> SHG25477 Collection/Project Archive: Birch, S and Peteranna, M. 11/2010. Woodland Establishment Scheme: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey - Kilbeg Phase 1, Sleat, Isle of Skye. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Sites 5a to 5e.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6453 0782 (48m by 52m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG60NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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