MHG13107 - Ledbeg River
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- SETTLEMENT (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Grass-covered shielings 3D.Om by 20.0m and 9.0m by 5.0m. <1>
Small areas of grassland amidst heather; no shieling bothies located. (OSFI:NKB:1.9.80)
At the site of the existing NGR are the last remains of a destroyed settlement. It consists of a small, rectangular structure 7m x 5m x up to 0.3m high, aligned N-S, set at the west end of a grassy knoll 29m x 14m, aligned E-W. The structure appears to have been turf-built; the location of the entrance is not apparent. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <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. PAPER 4:LED 14.
- <2> SHG24882 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cavers, G. & Hudson, G.. 05/2010. Assynt's Hidden Lives: An archaeological survey of the parish. AOC Archaeology Group and Historic Assynt. 01/08/2010. Digital. 25, p.76.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 2453 1312 (160m by 160m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC21SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
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