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Skye, Kylerhea

Clearance Cairn(S) (Period Unassigned), Shieling Hut (Post Medieval)

Site Name Skye, Kylerhea

Classification Clearance Cairn(S) (Period Unassigned), Shieling Hut (Post Medieval)

Canmore ID 11679

Site Number NG72SE 12

NGR NG 7753 2095

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Sleat
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Skye And Lochalsh
  • Former County Inverness-shire

Archaeology Notes

NG72SE 12 7753 2095

Situated on a hillside to the north of the Kylerhea road at a height of 136m OD are the remains of a circular structure with an internal diameter of 3m and walls 1m wide. Constructed of large boulders. To the north and south are appended two small circular annexes, 1m internal diameter. The entrance lies to the west. Large cleared area around this structure containing clearance cairns.

Information from M Wildgoose to RCAHMS, February 1989.

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