MHG56636 - Shieling hut - East of Ockle, valley of Allt Eas a' Ghaidheil, Ardnamurchan
Summary
A shieling hut east of Ockle in the valley of Allt Eas a' Ghaidheil, Ardnamurchan.
Type and Period (2)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD)
- SHEEP FOLD? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A structure most likely to be be shieling hut. The structure was circular, measuring 2.5m in diameter and was tucked into the hillside. Their function was suggested by a local farmer as a structure used to put a ewe with an orphaned lamb or twin in order to get the lamb to suckle.
The site was visited and photographed by Jon Haylett on the 13th of November 2013. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 5781 6920 (14m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM56NE |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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