MHG6622 - Raasay Forest

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SHIELING HUT (Undated)

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NG54SE 27 5770 4468

On the E-facing slope above Raasay Forest, at a height of 130m OD are the remains of one double celled and two single celled shielings. All are of very rough boulder construction incorporating very large rocks; one uses a very large boulder as a roof lintel.
Visited by R Wilson, 26 March 1991.
R Miket et al 1991; NMRS MS/530.

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--- SHG1581 Text/Publication/Article: Miket, R {et al.}. 1991. 'Survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1991, p.43-5, 46. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 43-5, 46. 45.

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Grid reference	Centred NG 5769 4467 (10m by 10m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG54SE
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	PORTREE

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/80915 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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