Monument record MHG55655 - Post-medieval shieling hut - Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 38146 39276 (5m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG33NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
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Full Description
A shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Glen Bracadale, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. It was seen as a very degraded moss- and bracken-covered turf or stone double cell structure located to east of a burn. The east cell measures 3m NW-SE by 2m and the west cell measured 3m in diameter over walls spread 1-1.4m and 0.4-0.7m high. <1>
<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.32 No.16a (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.32 No.16a.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 17 2012 2:21PM
