Monument record MHG56108 - Shieling huts - Allt Innis nam Feorag, Ardnamurchan
Summary
Two shieling huts noted by WCAS during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6212 6252 (28m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM66SW |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Full Description
Two shieling huts were noted by WCAS during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. The east shieling hut was located to the north of the burn and under grass and rushes. It was very degraded and made our of stone or turf. It measured 5m in diameter over walls spread to 1m wide and up to 0.3m high. The west shieling hut was also located to the north of the burn and under grass and rushes. It was very degraded and made of stone or turf. It measured 3.5m in diameter over indeterminate walls up to 0.2m high. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG25855 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S and Peteranna, M. 2011. Archaeological Desk -Based Assessment and Walkover Survey - Laga Estate, Ardnamurchan. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Sites 2a and 2b.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 13 2013 4:14PM
