31549: LSFH 22 Cleit Ard – SHIELING (Post Medieval to Crofting – 1540 AD to 1950 AD)

Summary:

SHIELING (Post Medieval to Crofting – 1540 AD to 1950 AD)
Sheiling

Location:

NB 29267 17846

Full description:

"Measuring 3 metres from west to east and 2 metres from north to south, this sheiling is primarily constructed of turf with some stone at its east end. It has been heavily denuded and little remains today that could indicate the location of entrances or internal features. It stands no more than 0.5 metres high and for the most part is less than 0.2 metres high. Located on the upper northern slops of Cleit Ard it has wide views to the north and west." (Burgess 2004, 32)

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.