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MHG39355 - Possible Shieling Hut, Allt Badleathan

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ND24NW 20 2085 4611.

In the area centred ND 2085 4611, just W of due S of sheepfold ND24NW 13, on either side of the Allt Badleathan, are two possible man-made features.
That on the S side of the burn is a heather-covered annular bank situated on the rise above the watercourse. It has an overall diameter of 8m, with the bank, 0.15m high, spread to 1.55m. It is possible that this is a hut circle or shieling.
That on the N side of the burn is a grass-covered mound 6.4m long by 4.8m wide and 1m high. Immediately to the NW was a flat grassy area, in an area otherwise covered in heather. In a landscape which is comparatively flat, this feature looked out of place. However, it is recognised that it could be natural rather than man-made.
NMRS MS/645, p.11.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 2085 4610 (14m by 14m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND24NW
Civil Parish	WATTEN
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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