MHG59968 - Platform and possible shieling hut - Inverlael
Summary
A platform and possible shieling hut at Inverlael, Lochbroom.
Type and Period (2)
- PLATFORM (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A platform and possible shieling hut at Inverlael, Lochbroom.
The site was visited by A Welti, P Newling and S MacKenzie in 2010 during research for a dissertation on hut circles in Wester Ross. This was part of a degree course overseen by Aberdeen University. At a distance of 500m to W of hut circle SM011 (see MHG59966), is a flat grassy terrace with a circular stone setting diameter 5m. There are traces of a shieling inside this setting. <1>
GIS spatial data created in 2019 to approximate location as shown on 2009 APs. <2>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 1878 8645 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH18NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
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