Monument record MHG55673 - Post-medieval shieling hut - Creagan Breaca, Bracadale, Skye

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A very degraded shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Creagan Breaca, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme.

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Grid reference Centred NG 3855 4021 (3m by 4m)
Map sheet NG34SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish BRACADALE

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A very degraded shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2012 at Creagan Breaca, Bracadale, Skye, prior to a proposed woodland creation scheme. The grass-covered stone or turf structure measured 4.5m in diameter over indiscernible walls. <1>


<1> Birch, S. & Peteranna, M., 2012, Amer Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, p.42 No.32d (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25686.

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  • <1> 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.42 No.32d.

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2012 2:24PM

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