MHG60755 - Bothy or Shieling Hut - Reithe Choille

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Type and Period (1)

  • BOTHY (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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  • None recorded

Full Description

A possible bothy or shieling was noted by WCAS during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. It was located on NE-facing slopes and set against a NE-facing rock face at the E edge of the survey area under grass and rushes. The turf structure measures 6m NW-SE by 3m over walls 0.8m wide and survives to 0.6m high. There is a possible entrance in the N corner measuring 0.8m wide. <1>

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Location

Grid reference Centred NG 6375 0584 (9m by 8m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG60NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish SLEAT

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