MHG56168 - Shieling hut - Airor, Glenelg
Summary
A shieling hut noted by WCAS in a 2012 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
A shieling hut was noted by WCAS in a 2012 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. Located 5m southwest of the burn was a well-preserved stone or turf shieling under dense bracken, heather and grass. It measured 4.2m across over walls spread to 1.4m and standing to 0.8m high. There was a 0.7m-wide entrance in the southwest wall. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 7178 0476 (4m by 5m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG70SW |
| Civil Parish | GLENELG |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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