Monument record MHG56567 - Sheiling site - Portuairk, Ardnamurchan
Summary
A post medieval sheiling hut or permanent hut structure at Portuairk.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 4409 6804 (7m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM46NW |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A shieling hut or more permanent hut structure, one of three in a row tucked against a steep bank on the east side of the burn. It has well-constructed circular walls with turfs banked against them and a 1m-wide entrance facing the burn. The walls stand to about 0.5m high. The floor is formed of flat slabs very neatly laid.
The site was visited and photographed by Jon Haylett and Jim Caldwell on the 8th of November 2013. The site was also excavated between the 9th and the 16th of November. Objects found included: glass, a bucket, leather, a china egg, cloth, steel, three buttons marked RNYC. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG26109 Text/Record Form/Field Recording Form: Haylett, J. 2013. West Ardnamurchan Archaeology Record Forms. Unaffiliated. Yes. Digital.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 14 2014 12:41PM
