Monument record MHG55313 - Shieling group, Kilbeg
Summary
A group of five very degraded turf shielings identified during a walkover survey (Sites 5a to 5e in the survey report).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6453 0782 (48m by 52m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG60NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A group of five very degraded turf shielings are located on the SE flanks of Maol Buidhe at 208m OD and are covered by grass, moss and rushes. Walls surviving to a maximum height of between 0.4m and 0.6m and spread to between 0.6m and 0.8m wide. See individual site records. <1>
<1> Birch, S and Peteranna, M, 11/2010, Woodland Establishment Scheme: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey - Kilbeg Phase 1, Sleat, Isle of Skye, Sites 5a to 5e (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25476.
<2> Birch, S and Peteranna, M, 11/2010, Woodland Establishment Scheme: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey - Kilbeg Phase 1, Sleat, Isle of Skye, Sites 5a to 5e (Collection/Project Archive). SHG25477.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25476 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S and Peteranna, M. 11/2010. Woodland Establishment Scheme: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey - Kilbeg Phase 1, Sleat, Isle of Skye. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Sites 5a to 5e.
- <2> SHG25477 Collection/Project Archive: Birch, S and Peteranna, M. 11/2010. Woodland Establishment Scheme: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey - Kilbeg Phase 1, Sleat, Isle of Skye. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Sites 5a to 5e.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 3 2011 3:39PM
