Monument record MHG54184 - Shieling/bothy, Scalpay
Summary
The substantial remains of a shieling or bothy, recorded during walkover survey on Scalpay.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6241 2837 (20m by 20m) (Centred) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG62NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | STRATH |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Lying approximately 150 metres south-west of a mature conifer plantation and on the southeast facing slopes ofBeinn nan Caorach, are the ruinous but substantial remains of a shieling or bothy. Built of large stones and boulders, the structure measures 6.0 metres long by 4.5 metres wide, over walls 0.8 metres thick. A stone-built single celled structure is situated 2 metres to the north-east, measuring 4.0 metres diameter over walls 0.6 metres thick. A single row of large boulders forms a connecting wall between the two structures, forming a small yard. The site is located on a narrow shelf on the hillside at 115 metres OD. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG21466 Text/Report: Birch, S. April 2001. Scalpay WGS: Archaeological Survey of Proposed Planting Areas. West Coast Archaeological Services. . Digital. Site 5.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 14 2010 4:10PM
