North Uist, Redcalf Island, Orasay
Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval)
Site Name North Uist, Redcalf Island, Orasay
Classification Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval)
Canmore ID 10278
Site Number NF86SW 36
NGR NF 8335 6389
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/10278
- Council Western Isles
- Parish North Uist
- Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
- Former District Western Isles
- Former County Inverness-shire
NF86NW 36 8335 6389,
(Area: NF 836 639) Foundations of a ruined enclosure 22ft in diameter with walls 4ft thick are situated on Redcalf Island to the mid-south of Orasay and not far from the kelp-works.
E Beveridge 1911.
NF 8335 6389. Only the remains of some shieling-type structures seen on the island, the only island in the area showing signs of occupation. The name 'Redcalf Island' is not known locally.
Visited by OS (W D J) 11 June 1965.
