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ID:MHG55431
Type of record:Monument
Name:Buildings and shielings near Clune
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Summary

The remains of a settlement revealed by recent vegetation clearance.


Grid Reference:NH 8102 2306
Map Sheet:NH82SW
Civil Parish:MOY AND DALAROSSIE
Geographical Area:INVERNESS

Monument Types

  • SETTLEMENT (Occupied (at some time) Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Other References/Statuses

  • Historic Environment Record: MHG55431

Full description

Settlement surrounded by an earth and stone wall on two sides, with buildings built close together in a small row. A number of clearance cairns are around the site. Recent clearance of juniper bushes has revealed the site and shielings. No records are known of this settlement, nor does it appear on OS maps. Recorded by Roger MacPherson. <1>

Sources and further reading

<1>Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2011. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Strathdearn. Yes. Digital. Site 26.

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