Monument record MHG55316 - Shieling group, Kilbeg
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6423 0739 (42m by 47m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG60NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
On the SE-facing spur of Maol Buidhe at 223m OD are the degraded to ruinous remains of at least eight turf-built shielings. Located within a sheltered hollow on the hillside with heather, grass and moss vegetation, the walls of the structures are spread up to 0.8m wide and survive up to a maximum of 1.4m high. <1><2>
<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, Site 8 (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, Site 8 (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. Site 8.
- <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. Site 8.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Shieling Hut, Kilbeg (Monument) (MHG55162)
- Parent of: Shieling Hut, Kilbeg (Monument) (MHG55163)
- Parent of: Shieling Hut, Kilbeg (Monument) (MHG55164)
- Parent of: Shieling Hut, Kilbeg (Monument) (MHG55165)
- Parent of: Shieling Hut, Kilbeg (Monument) (MHG55166)
- Parent of: Shieling Hut, Kilbeg (Monument) (MHG55167)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 3 2011 4:46PM
