MHG55677 - 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 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. The stone and boulder built structure had been constructed at the base of a SSE-facing outcrop and was under grass and rushes. The north-east cell measured 5.2m NW-SE by 4.5m, the south-west cell had a 2.5m diameter over walls 1m wide and 0.5m high. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 38539 39889 (5m by 5m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG33NE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish BRACADALE

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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