MHG2463 - Shielings - Cnoc A' Bhad-Raphain, Halkirk

Summary

Shielings reported destroyed between 1980 and 1982

Type and Period (1)

SHIELING SETTLEMENT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)

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None recorded

Full Description

Two shielings 0.3m high, accompanied by small mounds. The more westerly is sub-rectangular, 20m N-S by 15m across and covered with rough grass. The other is sub-circular, 7m each way and covered with moss and grass. R J Mercer 1980.

Destroyed by afforestation.
Visited by OS 17 March 1982.

Note - see MGH55999 for small mounds 50 metres north west - may be those referred to in the Mercer survey. (T.Blackie 26/10/21)

Sources/Archives (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. 95, BRA 58, 59.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 0972 4978 (100m by 100m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND04NE
Civil Parish	HALKIRK
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/7591 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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