MHG57537 - Still bothy, Upper Gleann Meinich
Summary
Still bothy at Upper Gleann Meinich
Type and Period (1)
- STILLING HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Upper Glen Meinich possible still bothies. These features are in the upper part of the glen above the forest was recorded by NOSAS in 2007 as part of the Scotland's Rural Past Project.
943 Possible Still bothy - NH 21904 55401 This site is on the N bank of the burn and c8m from it. It is on an E-W alignment and c5m x 2m internally. The structure is revetted into the hillside with a stone retaining wall. The boulder and turf walls are generally to a height of 0.6m and have a thickness of 0.6m. There are two possible entrances. The ground round about is very wet and boggy. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2014 APs on possible site. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24905 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Marshall, M. 2010. Report of Phase Four Strathanmore to Loch Beannacharain: May 2008 - June 2009. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.27 Site 943.
- <2> SHG27384 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2014. Getmapping aerial photography 2014. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 2189 5540 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH25NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/308853/gleann-meinich (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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