MHG56596 - Shieling hut - south of Druim Liath, near Glendrian, Ardnamurchan

Summary

Shieling hut south of Druim Liath, near Glendrian, Ardnamurchan.

Type and Period (1)

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

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small shieling hut measuring 4.3x3.2m in size. There was a ditch in front of the entrance, as well as a scatter of rocks acting as wind break. There was also a well built wall at the back and it appeared that the walls may have been thickened by turf or stones.

The site was visited and photographed by Jon Haylett on the 5th of November 2013. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 4765 6763 (5m by 5m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NM46NE
Civil Parish ARDNAMURCHAN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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