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MHG31006 - Sheiling huts, Coire Mhogh Sgeir

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Sheiling huts, Coire Mhogh Sgeir

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Allt Mhogh Sgeir
The area covered by this name is focussed on a small fluvial delta, with two streams dividing it into three parts. The core area is roughly rectangular in shape, c 150m wide x 50m deep, on which there is a settlement and a fishing station. There are a few additional sites lying outwith the core area. The core area has been improved and appears to be quite fertile, but is covered by rampant bracken in the summertime, masking all of the structures and features.

It is a multi period area which may have been used over a long period of time. Some of the structures show evidence of alteration and re-use. No single historical reference was found to this place. These sites were recorded by NOSAS in 2002 as part of an archaeological survey of Inner Loch Hourn.

Site: 202. The oval shaped grass covered footings of a small sheiling hut, c 1.5m x 2m internal. Close to site 201. An excellent spring rises from the bank just below sites 202 and 201. <1>

Note; Site not visible on Aps so location approximate. (T Blackie 20/3/18)

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Grid reference	Centred NG 9085 0803 (4m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG90NW
Civil Parish	GLENELG
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

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