MHG56005 - Shieling? - Achadh a'Chracairnie Shieling, Halkirk
Summary
A possible farmstead or shieling noted by RoCAS during a DBA and walkover survey in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland.
Type and Period (2)
- SHIELING? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- FARMSTEAD? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible farmstead or shieling was noted during a DBA and walkover survey by RoCAS in 2012 on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland. It was located on the southeast side of a stream and under grass and rushes. It took the form of a mound standing up to 2m high. It measured 11m northwest to southeast internally and 5.5m wide. There may have been two partition walls and an entrance in the southwest wall. There was a possibility that it overlied an earlier hut circle or similar structure. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0735 5108 (19m by 27m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND05SE |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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