Monument record MHG54194 - Shieling group, Scalpay

Summary

Three stone and turf-built shielings recorded during walkover survey on Scalpay.

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Grid reference Centred NG 5916 2991 (20m by 20m) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NG52NE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish STRATH

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On south-east facing platform overlooking the AlIt a' Chinn Uachdaraich and at the base of old forestry gripping, 6 metres uphill from metal fence, are the degraded remains of 3 stone and turf-built shielings. The shieling group is
situated at 92 metres OD and comprise single and multi-cell types. <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 20.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Dec 15 2010 10:39AM

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