MHG55668 - 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 double-cell stone-built structure was covered in grass and rushes. The north-west cell measured 4m north-south by 3.5m; the south-east cell 6m east-west by 4m over walls 0.7m wide and 0.8m high and a 0.7m wide entrance was in the east side. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 39480 40700 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG34SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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