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Raasay, Suisnish

Shieling (Post Medieval)

Site Name Raasay, Suisnish

Classification Shieling (Post Medieval)

Canmore ID 276710

Site Number NG53NE 185

NGR NG 5584 3572

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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

Archaeology Notes

NG53NE 185 5584 3572

A sub-rectangular shieling was recorded here during a field survey of the Suisnish area of Raasay by ACFA, who have conducted surveys on the island every year since 1995. It measures 2.5m x 1.6m and has an entrance to the NW.

J Macdonald, J Scott Wood 2005

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