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Skye, Glas Bheinn Bheag

Shieling Hut (Post Medieval)

Site Name Skye, Glas Bheinn Bheag

Classification Shieling Hut (Post Medieval)

Canmore ID 70192

Site Number NG52NE 9

NGR NG 5886 2595

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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

Archaeology Notes

NG52NE 9 5886 2595.

High on the E flank of Glas Bheinn Bheag at a height of 150m OD, is a triple-celled shieling set on a grassy platform. Built of rubble stone, the roughly rectangular structure measures 6m by 4m with the interior divided into three rooms of 1.5m, 2.5m and 2m. The walls where visible measure 1m thick.

Visited by JM 2 April 1990.

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