MHG43633 - Lon Ban

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LONGHOUSE (Undated)

Protected Status

Scheduled Monument 5093: Meall Meadhonach, settlement and shielings 900m N of

Full Description

The circular, rectilinear and sub-rectangular footings, dimensions from 3m across to 15m by 3.5m, of a number of structures which include a long house, a shieling and questionable shielings; also a sheepfold, 14m in diameter.
R J Mercer 1980.

An area of 18th-19th century depopulation. The sheepfold is later.
Visit by OS 30 October 1980.

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. 121-2, Dal 200-1, 208-223.

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Grid reference	Centred NC 6190 1260 (30m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC61SW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	LAIRG

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Part of: Lon Ban (Monument) (MHG12502)

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External Links (2)

http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5093 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
https://canmore.org.uk/site/5526 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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