Monument record MHG55662 - Post-medieval shieling hut - Coireag Mhor, Bracadale, Skye
Summary
A two-cell shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Coireag Mhor, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 37963 40553 (6m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG34SE |
| 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 Coireag Mhor, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. It was located on a prominent knoll under
rushes and consisted of a stone/boulder-built double cell sub-circular structure. Its dimensions were: north-east cell 5m diameter, the south-west cell 4.5m diameter over walls spread to 0.6m wide and up to 0.5m high. There was a 0.7m-wide entrance in the south wall. <1>
<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.39 No.27a (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.27a.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 17 2012 2:23PM
