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MHG57531 - Building, possible shieling, enclosure and walls, Upper Gleann Meinich

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Building, possible shieling, enclosure and walls at Upper Gleann Meinich

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Upper Gleann Meinich building, enclosure and walls. These features are in the upper part of the glen where it becomes narrower and were recorded by NOSAS in 2007 as part of the Scotland's Rural Past Project.

937 Building/Possible shieling - NH 23005 54954 The low stone walls of a roughly rectangular building on an E-W alignment are located close to the burn. It measures 3.5m x 1.5m internally. The walls are c0.3m high and have a 1m spread, The building sits on a well defined platform. A probable entrance is seen in the SE corner.

938 Enclosure and wall - NH 22979 54945 This small enclosure is close to the burn and measures 4m x 3m. The surrounding walls are of single boulders c0.5m high and 0.6m width. A stub of a wall extends to the burn from the SW corner. Probably associated with 937. <1>

Note; Sites not visible on APs (T Blackie 21/12/17)

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Grid reference	Centred NH 2299 5494 (40m by 40m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH25SW
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	CONTIN

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