MHG55671 - Post-medieval shieling hut - Creagan Breaca, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A double cell 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 double celled structure was built of stone or turf. Its dimensions: south-east cell 4m north-south by 3.8m, north-west cell 3.2m by 3.1m over walls 1m wide at base and up to 0.6m high. There was a 0.6m-wide entrance in the south wall. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 38594 40202 (6m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG34SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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