MHG55681 - Post-medieval shieling hut - Creagan Breaca, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A triple celled 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 triple celled 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 was oriented NW-SE and connected by a creep at the north-west end: the central cell measured 4.5m by 3m, the north-west cell 3m by 2m with 0.6m wide entrance in the south wall. The south-east cell measured 2.5m by 2m with a 0.7m wide entrance in the south wall. All the walls were 0.6m wide and 0.5m high. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 38506 39869 (6m by 5m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG33NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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