MHG65598 - Area of rig cultivation - Shiel House

Summary

Area of probable pre-clearance cultivation.

Type and Period (2)

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.

Area of rig cultivation This area of probably pre-clearance cultivation rigs is noted to the east of the proposed route of the pipeline, visible as a parallel series of raised beds. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2011 vertical aerial photographs. <2>

Note; The area of rig cultivation is extensive on Aps (TB 16/3/26)

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 9316 1872 (360m by 280m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG91NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish GLENSHIEL

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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