Monument record MHG55653 - Post-medieval shieling hut - Allt Mor, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A post-medieval multi-celled shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Allt Mor, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 3776 4027 (2m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG34SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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Full Description
A multi-celled shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Allt Mor, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. It was constructed of stone and attached to the base of rocky knoll under rushes and grass. Its internal dimensions were: south cell 4m north-south by 3m; central cell 1.5m across; north cell 3m north-south by 2m. The walls measured 0.6m wide and were 0.6m high with a possible entrance in the west wall of the north cell. <1>
<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.27 No.7 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25686.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG25686 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S. & Peteranna, M.. 2012. Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. p.27 No.7.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 17 2012 2:21PM
