Monument record 26 - EILEAN TIGHE, FLANNAN ISLES
Summary
Probable shieling
Location
| Grid reference | NA 73290 46430 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NA74NW |
| Island | Eilean Taigh, Flannan Isles |
| Parish | UIG, Western Isles |
Map
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Full Description
NA74NW 5 7329 4643.
(NA 7325 4638) A structure resembling NA74NW 4 (a stone wall about 3 1/2' high by 3' wide enclosing an oval to round area with the remains of a small door on the E side), except that it measures only some 7 1/2' in diameter, lies at the extreme end of Eilean Tighe.
M Stewart 1933.
Observed from helicopter; not examined on ground but appears to consist of a small drystone shelter c 0.5m high built against a rock face. No evidence of the entrance can now be seen. Probably a sheiling bothy. Visited by OS (R D) 16 July 1971.
M Stewart, 1933, Ronay, 53 map (Unpublished document). SWE12804.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE12804 Unpublished document: M Stewart. 1933. Ronay. 53 map.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
