Monument record MHG55659 - Post-medieval shieling hut - Allt Beithe, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Allt Beithe, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 38803 39557 (5m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| 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 Allt Beithe, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The stone-built multi-cell structure was located to the west of a burn. Dimensions: north cell 2.5m diameter; central cell 5m diameter, south cell 3m diameter over walls 0.7m wide and 0.6m high. There was a 0.5m wide entrance in the north-east corner of the central cell and the south end of the south cell. <1>
<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.34 No.20d (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.34 No.20d.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 17 2012 2:22PM
