MHG55670 - Post-medieval shieling hut - Creagan Breaca, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Creagan Breaca, 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 Creagan Breaca, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The grass- heather- and rushes-covered stone or turf shieling measured 2m diameter over walls spread to 0.7m wide and up to 0.4m high. There was no visible entrance <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 38597 40184 (3m by 2m) (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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