MHG58395 - Shielings - Loch Barabhaig
Summary
Four very degraded turf ring mounds were identified during a pre- afforestation survey.
Type and Period (2)
- STRUCTURE (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- SHIELING? (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A group of four very degraded turf ring mounds which appear to overlie a small area of lazybed cultivation were recorded Martin Wildgoose during a pre-afforestation survey for Barabhaig WGS in 2002. <1>
The structures do not appear on the 1st or 2nd edition OS maps.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6885 1067 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG61SE |
| 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/312073/skye-allt-tarsuinn (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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