MHG56010 - Shieling - Allt Loch Meadie, Halkirk

Summary

A shieling noted by RoCAS during a DBA and walkover survey in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland.

Type and Period (2)

  • MOUND (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • SHIELING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A shieling was noted during a DBA and walkover survey by RoCAS in 2012 on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland. It was referenced to be MHG859, which is located about 70m north but has a similar description, but could possibly be a different site. Two grass-covered amorphous-shaped mounds with depressions in the centre were located on the east side of the burn. The northeast mound measured 7m north to south by 5m and stood up to 0.6m high. The west mound measured 5m northwest to southeast by 4m and stood up to 0.6m high. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 0862 4967 (12m by 12m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND04NE
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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