MHG55744 - Shieling - south of Allt na Lucha, Kintail

Summary

A single degraded shieling structure was seen south of Allt na Lucha during a walkover survey in 1994-5 prior to a proposed woodland planting scheme.

Type and Period (1)

  • SHIELING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A single degraded shieling structure was seen south of Allt na Lucha during a walkover survey in 1994-5 prior to a proposed woodland planting scheme. It measured 5m x 3m over walls reduced to low mossy mounds. It lay in a small grassy area with some bracken on the east bank of the burn. It was one of only two sites actually within the proposed planting area. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 88491 30509 (40m by 41m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG83SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish KINTAIL

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