MHG56114 - Shieling huts - Glenborrodale, Ardnamurchan
Summary
Two shieling huts noted by WCAS during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two shieling huts were noted by WCAS during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. The north shieling hut was covered with bracken, grass, and heather. It was drystone and measured 4.5m northwest to southeast by 4m over walls 0.7m wide and up to 0.3m high. The south shieling was also covered under bracken, grass and heather. It was drystone and measured 5m east to west by 4m over walls spread to 0.7m wide and up to 0.3m high. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6153 6235 (9m by 50m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM66SW |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/333682/glen-borrodale (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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