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Camas Chonalain Bhig, Loch Hourn

Shieling Hut (Post Medieval)

Site Name Camas Chonalain Bhig, Loch Hourn

Classification Shieling Hut (Post Medieval)

Canmore ID 289641

Site Number NG80NE 26

NGR NG 85575 07842

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Glenelg (Skye And Lochalsh)
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Skye And Lochalsh
  • Former County Inverness-shire

Archaeology Notes

NG80NE 26 85575 07842

Sites identified during an archaeological survey by NOSAS in 2006.

NG 85575 07842 Shieling hut - An oval stony platform, c4m x 2m, with a central sunken area. To one side of the entrance, a projecting line of stones suggest the remains of a protecting wall or porch.

NG 85582 07846 Shieling hut - The footings of an oval structure, c5m x 2m, on a raised platform of stones, with a central sunken area.

NG 85590 07851 Shieling hut - The footings of an oval structure, c4m x 2m, sitting on a raised platform of stones, with a central sunken area.

NG 85594 07846 Shieling hut - The footings of a circular structure, c3m in diameter, sitting on a raised platform. Sunken in the centre.

NOSAS, 2007.

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