MHG58745 - Shieling Hut - Allt Tarsuinn
Summary
A shieling hut or very small circular building was identified by the Scotland's Rural Past Project.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A shieling hut or very small circular building is situated on the S slope of Beinn an Duibh Leithaid (hill of the black slope). The building has low turf walls, and the internal diameter is 2m. The position of the doorway is not apparent. The walls appear to be turf – no stone is visible and none could be felt by poking with a thin metal spike.
Information from SRP Camuscross, August 2011.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6870 1060 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG61SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/313177/skye-allt-tarsuinn (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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