Monument record MHG54199 - Shieling hut, Scalpay
Summary
A multi-cell shieling hut was recorded during walkover survey on Scalpay.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5935 2953 (20m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG52NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | STRATH |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Located at 92 metres OD, on a small grassy platform overlooking the Allt a' Chinn Uachdaraich and 30 metres north of a deep gully containing a small stream, are the ruinous remains of a stone-built structure. Measuring 6.0 metres long by 4.0 metres wide over walls 0.8 metres thick, the shieling comprises 4 individual cells aligned NE-SW. Two large upright stones flank the 0.6 metre wide entrance that faces south-west, and the internal arrangement of the cells seems to have been modified at some stage during use. A broken rock outcrop rises to the north of the structure, which has extensive views over the surrounding landscape. <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 25a.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 15 2010 11:17AM
