Site Event/Activity record EHG3965 - Excavation - Shieling site, Portuairk, Ardnamurchan
Location
| Location | Portuairk, Ardnamurchan |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NM 4409 6804 (7m by 7m) |
| Map sheet | NM46NW |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Jon Haylett
Date
Nov 2013
Description
An excavation was carried out in November 2011 by Jon Haylett to investigate a possible shieling hut at Portuairk, Ardnamurchan. A well built paved stone floor was uncovered as well as a selection of objects including: glass, a bucket, two pieces of a leather shoe, a spike driven into the ground, a stone hearth, a china egg used for calming broody hens, a length of steel, cloth and three buttons marked RNYC for the Royal Northern Yacht Club. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG26109 Text/Record Form/Field Recording Form: Haylett, J. 2013. West Ardnamurchan Archaeology Record Forms. Unaffiliated. Yes. Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG56567 Sheiling site - Portuairk, Ardnamurchan (Monument)
Record last edited
Apr 14 2014 12:45PM