MHG55753 - Shieling group - west of Crossal, Bracadale

Summary

A small group of shieling structures to the northwest of Crossal, Bracadale, was located during a walkover survey in 1994-5.

Type and Period (1)

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

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small group of shieling structures to the northwest of Crossal, Bracadale, was located during a walkover survey in 1994-5 by Dualchas Museum's Service prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The easternmost structure had been built inside an earlier hut circle (see MHG13881), filling most of its interior. It measured 5m x 3m. Two similar structures lay 15m to the west. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 44460 31915 (21m by 16m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG43SW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish BRACADALE

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