MHG55662 - Post-medieval shieling hut - Coireag Mhor, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A two-cell shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Coireag Mhor, 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 small possible shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Coireag Mhor, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. It was located on a prominent knoll under
rushes and consisted of a stone/boulder-built double cell sub-circular structure. Its dimensions were: north-east cell 5m diameter, the south-west cell 4.5m diameter over walls spread to 0.6m wide and up to 0.5m high. There was a 0.7m-wide entrance in the south wall. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 37963 40553 (6m by 5m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG34SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
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