MHG12501 - Achadh Nan Eun
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING SETTLEMENT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
Full Description
The rectilinear and subrectangular footings, dimensions from 6 by 4m to 27m by 7m, of a number of structures, including two shielings, accompanied by a length of wall and some clearance cairns. <1>
R J Mercer 1978
An Area of 18th-19th century depopulation.
Visit by OS 30 October 1980.
Scheduled Ancient Monument Management Plan received from Historic Scotland, 8/4/2004.
See Assoc. docs. File
New information about this site was gathered during a walkover survey that took place between November 2010 and January 2011. Please see the linked report for full details. <2> <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG2510 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Howell, J.M.. 1980. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland, 1976-1979. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1980. Paper and Digital. 120-1, 123, Dal 192-99, 203-7, 224-5.
- <2> SHG25614 Collection/Project Archive: Peteranna, M.. 02/2011. Archaeological survey of Dalchork Forest, Lairg, Sutherland: Archaeological Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 59a, 59b.
- <3> SHG25613 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M. 02/2011. Archaeological survey of Dalchork Forest, Lairg, Sutherland: Archaeological Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 59a, 59b.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 6253 1257 (135m by 113m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC61SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ROGART |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5154 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/5525 (View HES Canmore entry for this site)
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