Monument record MHG39707 - Gleann Torra-Mhichaig

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Grid reference Centred NG 5401 3025 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG53SW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish PORTREE

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On a natural platform which lies on the hillside to the E of the A850, but not visible from the road, at a height of 90m OD is a ruined shieling of triple cell type, consisting of an earth mound with well preserved internal chambers. Small creeps 50cm square are visible between the chambers.
A second very ruinous shieling lies 15m to the W and a twinning pen lies 30m down the slope to the W.
Visited by M Wildgoose December 1989.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Miket, R et al.. 1990. 'Survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1990, p.25-8. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 25-8. 25.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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