MHG55656 - Post-medieval shieling hut - Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. It was seen as a very degraded moss- and bracken-covered turf and stone structure located to the east of a burn. It measured 3m NW-SE by 2m over walls spread 1-1.4m and 0.4-0.7m high. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 38081 39206 (3m by 3m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG33NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
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