MHG55318 - Shieling group, Kilbeg
Summary
The remains of at least five turf-built shielings identified during a walkover survey (sites 26a to 26e 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
Situated on the south-facing slopes of Maol Buidhe at 140m OD and to the west of a small stream and enclosure wall are the degraded remains of at least 5 turf-built shielings. Walls averaging 0.8m thick and surviving up to a maximum height of 0.5m. <1><2>
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. Site 26.
- <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. Site 26.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6406 0727 (23m by 25m) (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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