Monument record MHG54185 - Shieling/pen, Scalpay

Summary

A stone built single cell structure recorded during walkover survey on Scalpay.

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Grid reference NG 6238 2843 (point) (Centred)
Map sheet NG62NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish STRATH

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Situated at the base ofa distinctive rock outcrop on the south-east facing slopes of Beinn nan Caorach, is a stone-built single cell structure. Measuring 4.0 metres long by 2.5 metres wide, over walls 0.6 metres thick, the ruinous structure is situated at 98 metres OD. The 0.6 metre wide entrance to the cell faces east and the walls survive to a maximum height of 0.4 metres. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report: Birch, S. April 2001. Scalpay WGS: Archaeological Survey of Proposed Planting Areas. West Coast Archaeological Services. . Digital. Site 6.

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Record last edited

Dec 14 2010 4:13PM

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