MHG55659 - Post-medieval shieling hut - Allt Beithe, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Allt Beithe, 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 Allt Beithe, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The stone-built multi-cell structure was located to the west of a burn. Dimensions: north cell 2.5m diameter; central cell 5m diameter, south cell 3m diameter over walls 0.7m wide and 0.6m high. There was a 0.5m wide entrance in the north-east corner of the central cell and the south end of the south cell. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 38803 39557 (5m by 7m) (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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