MHG61182 - Shieling hut - Gleann Goibhre, Kilmorack

Summary

Shieling hut at Gleann Goibhre, Kilmorack

Type and Period (1)

  • SHIELING HUT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The Gleann Goibhre northeast shieling site was surveyed by NOSAS members in 2002. It is situated on a south facing slope on the north side of the Allt Goibhre. The site is surrounded by steep heathery terrain but is centred on a sheltered scooped area; in the upper part there is a large enclosure and lower down a fertile, grassy area. The site comprises 4 shieling huts, 2 possible stores and 2 enclosures.

Shieling 4. A rectangular structure on a E-W axis in deep heather on the west side of the site. It appears as a depression with much tumble internally, roughly 3.5m x ?2.5m (difficult to discern south wall). The north wall is recessed into the slope and is 1m in height. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2009 aerial photographs <2>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 4205 4845 (6m by 6m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH44NW
Civil Parish KILMORACK
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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