MHG55936 - Shielings - Rynuie, Abernethy
Summary
Shielings noted by J Wood during a DBA in 1995 and Catherine Dagg during a walkover survey in 2007 in advance of two separate woodland creation schemes.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING (18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Shielings noted during a DBA by J Wood in 1995 in advance of a woodland creation scheme. Just south of Rynuie, shielings from the 18th or 19th century were noted according to the 1858 Seafield map. <1>
Shielings noted during a DBA and walkover survey by C Dagg in 2007 in advance of a woodland creation scheme. This site was within the large semi-circle of enclosed and improved ground south of the Rynuie township. It is unlikely that shielings here would have been contemporary with the township as they were too close, but they could have pre-dated the establishment of a permanent settlement. The prefix ‘Ry’ in 'Rynuie' suggests a shieling site. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG20961 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J. (ed). 1995. Archaeological Survey: Abernethy Forest Reserve. Highland Regional Council. 01/12/1995.
- <2> SHG25779 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C.. 2008. Abernethy Forest Woodland Restoration: Appendix: H.11 - Archaeological Evaluation of project area. Unaffiliated. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0022 1283 (67m by 67m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ01SW |
| Civil Parish | ABERNETHY AND KINCARDINE |
| Geographical Area | BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
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