MHG55666 - Post-medieval shieling hut - Braon a' Mheallain, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Braon a' Mheallain, 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 double cell shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Braon a' Mheallain, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The stone-built structure was covered in grass and rushes. The north-east cell measured 5m NE-SW by 4m; the south-west cell 4m NE-SW by 3.5m over walls 0.7m wide and 0.7m high. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 39471 40719 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG34SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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