Monument record MHG55318 - Shieling group, Kilbeg
Summary
The remains of at least five turf-built shielings identified during a walkover survey (sites 26a to 26e in the survey report).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6406 0727 (23m by 25m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG60NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Situated on the south-facing slopes of Maol Buidhe at 140m OD and to the west of a small stream and enclosure wall are the degraded remains of at least 5 turf-built shielings. Walls averaging 0.8m thick and surviving up to a maximum height of 0.5m. <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 26 (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 26 (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 26.
- <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 26.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 3 2011 5:10PM
