MHG12512 - Lochan Fheoir
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (Undated)
Protected Status
Full Description
NC61SW 9 614 104.
NC 614 102. A number of shielings.
R J Mercer 1980.
Centred on NC 614 104 are the turf-covered footings of twelve shieling bothies, oval to sub-rectangular in shape, with dimensions ranging from 4.0m by 3.0m to 8.0m by 4.0m.
Surveyed at 1:10,000.
Visited by OS (J M) 30 October 1980.
FE Management Plan received, see assoc. dcos. File.
J Aitken : 02/04/01.
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>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- 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. 123-4, Dal 232-8.
- <1> SHG25614 Collection/Project Archive: Peteranna, M.. 02/2011. Archaeological survey of Dalchork Forest, Lairg, Sutherland: Archaeological Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 56, 56a-h.
- <2> 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 56, 56a-h.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 6145 1035 (115m by 92m) (10 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC61SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5090 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/5536 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
Comments and Feedback
Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.