Monument record MHG54195 - Shieling group, Scalpay

Summary

A gorup of 2 shielings recorded during walkover survey on Scalpay.

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Grid reference Centred NG 5916 2975 (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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Situated on an east facing slope above the Allt a' Chinn Uachdaraich, and to either side of a small east-trending stream, are the very degraded remains of 2 turf and stone-built shielings. These ephemeral structures now appear as low
platforms cut into the hillside their appearance enhanced somewhat by their use as cattle stances. The site is located at 75 metres OD. <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 21.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Dec 15 2010 10:43AM

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