MHG65597 - Drystone Dykes - Shiel House
Summary
Drystone dyke enclosing the post-clearance field pattern.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An archaeological assessment of the proposed route of the pipelines between Letterfearn and Ratagan, Ratagan and Ault a' Chruinn, and Ardelve and Sallachy was undertaken by C Dagg in 2000.
Drystone Dykes: The drystone dyke enclosing the post-clearance field pattern is associated with the establishment of the home farm at Shiel House in the 19th century. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2011 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG28059 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2016. Getmapping aerial photography 2016. XY
- <1> SHG21065 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg,C.. 2000. Archaeological assessment of the proposed Route of Water Pipelines between Letterfearn and Ratagan, Ratagan and Ault a' Chruinn, and Ardelve and Sallachy, Lochalsh, Inverness-shire.. Catherine Dagg. 06/04/2000. Digital. Site 22.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 9317 1873 (444m by 285m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG91NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | GLENSHIEL |
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