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MHG14936 - Possible Shieling - Gleann Greanain

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A building, possibly a shieling-hut.

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A building, possibly a shieling-hut, set on a slight ridge overlooking a vehicle track, was recorded during a survey of the West Affric estate by J Wordsworth for the National Trust for Scotland. It is situated to the west of a wall (MHG14935). The building measures 7m from east to west by 3m over 0.7m wide walls only one course high. A 0.6m wide entrance lies in the centre of the south side. A gully has been cut, or worn down, opposite the entrance. <1>

Just west of a dyke (see MHG14935) is a round-ended drystone building aligned E/W and measuring c7m by c3m over walls c0.7m wide and c0.1m high. Here is a possible entrance centrally in the south wall which is c0.6m wide. <2>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 10/12/25)

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Grid reference	Centred NH 0550 2040 (30m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH02SE
Civil Parish	KILMORACK
Geographical Area	INVERNESS

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