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Eilean Rarsaidh
Settlement (Period Unassigned), Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval)(Possible)
Site Name Eilean Rarsaidh
Classification Settlement (Period Unassigned), Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval)(Possible)
Canmore ID 117970
Site Number NG81SW 5
NGR NG 8136 1171
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/117970
- Council Highland
- Parish Glenelg (Skye And Lochalsh)
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Skye And Lochalsh
- Former County Inverness-shire
NG81SW 5 8136 1171
What may be two unroofed shieling-hut are depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Inverness-shire 1876, sheet lxii), but they are not shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1971).
Information from RCAHMS (AKK) 26 July 1996.
NG81370 11715 Site identified during an archaeological survey by NOSAS in 2006. A deserted settlement was noted during a reconnaissance trip in May 2006. There are approx 8 buildings in the main cluster on the north side of the island. There is also a fine well and a small corn drying kiln. The buildings are in various stages of natural decay. The best of the low ground, c.1.5 hectares, is enclosed by a substantial stone wall and on the east side of this field there are several more small buildings and animal pens. There are cleared landing places on the N, E and W sides of the island, all located towards its east end.
NOSAS, 2007.
