MHG58381 - Shieling - Loch Bharabhaig
Summary
A single celled structure was identified during a pre- afforestation survey.
Type and Period (2)
- SHIELING? (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- STRUCTURE (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A boulder built cell was discovered during a pre- afforestation survey by Martin Wildgoose in 2002. It was located at the foot of the south- east facing flank of Dun Barahaig and measured 3m overall in diameter, The interior of thw cell was filled wiyth boulders and there was no obvious entrance. <1>
The structure does not appear on the 1st or 2nd edition OS maps.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6797 0982 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG60NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/11545/skye-knock (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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