Monument record MHG55661 - Possible post-medieval shieling hut - Ach' an Locha, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A small possible shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Ach' an Locha, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 39243 39935 (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 small possible shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Ach' an Locha, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The boulder-built structure had been constructed against a low rock face and measured 4m east-west by 2m wide over walls 0.4m wide and up to 0.3m high. <1>
<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.39 No.26 (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.39 No.26.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 17 2012 2:22PM
