Monument record 13988 - Aird Mhidhinis, Barra
Summary
Small, square shelter
Location
| Grid reference | NF 70405 03645 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF70SW |
| Island | Barra |
| Parish | BARRA, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NF 7040 0364
Small square shelter, externally 2.4m x 2.3m x 2m, built against low bedrock outcrop 0.9m high, facing NW. Walls up to 0.9m thick, stone built with earth packing. Fragment of corrugated iron and nearby piece of wood 0.95m long may be the remains of roof. This suggests recent us; the area has been used for peat cutting (Sheffield shelter type F)
Knott 2001, 25
Carol Knott, 2001, Barra & Vatersay Survey, Western Isles (Unpublished document). SWE41119.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE41119 Unpublished document: Carol Knott. 2001. Barra & Vatersay Survey, Western Isles.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 9 2007 11:14AM
