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>

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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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