Monument record MHG56636 - Shieling hut - East of Ockle, valley of Allt Eas a' Ghaidheil, Ardnamurchan

Summary

A shieling hut east of Ockle in the valley of Allt Eas a' Ghaidheil, Ardnamurchan.

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Grid reference Centred NM 5781 6920 (14m by 15m)
Map sheet NM56NE
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish ARDNAMURCHAN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Full Description

A structure most likely to be be shieling hut. The structure was circular, measuring 2.5m in diameter and was tucked into the hillside. Their function was suggested by a local farmer as a structure used to put a ewe with an orphaned lamb or twin in order to get the lamb to suckle.

The site was visited and photographed by Jon Haylett on the 13th of November 2013. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Record Form/Field Recording Form: Haylett, J. 2013. West Ardnamurchan Archaeology Record Forms. Unaffiliated. Yes. Digital.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Apr 1 2014 11:52AM

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