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Raasay Forest, Raasay

Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval)

Site Name Raasay Forest, Raasay

Classification Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval)

Canmore ID 80915

Site Number NG54SE 27

NGR NG 5770 4468

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

NG54SE 27 5770 4468

On the E-facing slope above Raasay Forest, at a height of 130m OD are the remains of one double celled and two single celled shielings. All are of very rough boulder construction incorporating very large rocks; one uses a very large boulder as a roof lintel.

Visited by R Wilson, 26 March 1991.

R Miket et al 1991; NMRS MS/530.

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