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Skye, Kylerhea

Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval)

Site Name Skye, Kylerhea

Classification Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval)

Canmore ID 11683

Site Number NG72SE 16

NGR NG 7760 2092

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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

Archaeology Notes

NG72SE 16 7760 2092

Situated on the hillside to the north of the Kylerhea road and at a height of between 125m - 180m OD is a cluster of circular structures, 3m internal diameter with walls constructed of large boulders. Two circular structures are set on platforms cut into the hillside. One 4m internal diameter, the other 6m internal diameter. Both are very ruinous with walls 1m thick.

Information from M Wildgoose to RCAHMS, February 1989.

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