31538: LSFH 17 Beinn Iobheir – SHIELING (Medieval to Post Medieval – 1266 AD to 1900 AD)

Summary:

SHIELING (Medieval to Post Medieval – 1266 AD to 1900 AD)
Sheiling

Location:

NB 21924 18251

Full description:

"Located on the most northerly spur at the foot of Beinn Lobheir this multicellular turf sheiling has commanding views for 360 degrees. The structure appears to be entirely of turf and is extremely heavily denuded. It consists of a primary cell measuring 6 metres in diameter with a secondary cell to the north measuring 5 metres north to south by 7 metres west to east. The structure is too ephemeral to identify any entrances or internal structures." (Burgess 2004, 30-31)

References:

Chris Burgess, Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004. Northamptonshire Archaeology Archaeological Survey and Evaluation of Eilean Chalium Chille and the Putative Site of the Seaforth Head Castle. Part No Loch Seaforth Head Gazeteer.

Acknowledgement:

Information provided by Western Isles Council Sites & Monuments Record, January 2006.