MHG59208 - Rigs - Shiel Bridge

Summary

A system of rig cultivation was identified in the NTS 1997 survey.

Type and Period (1)

RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)

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None recorded

Full Description

A system of rig cultivation was identified during a NTS pre-afforestation survey in 1997 of Kintail and West Affric. It was seen sloping down a terrace at 8m OD, the former raised beach. The rigs were aligned N-S and NW-SE and were presumably a remnant of the former fields of Inversheil township. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG22149 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth. J. & Harden, J.. 1997. Kintail and West Affric Archaeological Survey. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 18/06/2004. Paper and Digital. KIN040. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NG 9395 1878 (60m by 60m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG91NW
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	GLENSHIEL

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Kintail and West Affric Archaeological Survey (EHG1124)

External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/317514/sheil-bridge (Link to online HES Canmore record)

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