Monument record MHG54187 - Shieling or clearance cairn, Scalpay

Summary

A boulder spread, recorded during walkover survey, may represent the degraded remains of a building, or an area of clearance.

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Grid reference NG 6210 2775 (point) (Centred)
Map sheet NG62NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish STRATH

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A sub-circular boulder spread measuring 4.5 metres by 4.0 metres was located on a south-facing spur of well drained ground, overlooking the Allt Guin Shuas and 70 metres north of the old fence line. Situated at 85 metres OD, this site could be the degraded remains of a shie1ing or an area of boulder clearance. However, the site is rather xposed and no cultivation areas were noted within the immediate area. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report: Birch, S. April 2001. Scalpay WGS: Archaeological Survey of Proposed Planting Areas. West Coast Archaeological Services. . Digital. Site 8.

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Record last edited

Dec 14 2010 4:51PM

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