MHG50972 - Shieling hut and mound, Coire Reidh
Summary
Shieling hut and mound, Coire Reidh
Type and Period (2)
- SHIELING HUT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- SHIELING MOUND (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Coire Reidh
Sites identified during an archaeological survey of Loch Hourn by NOSAS in 2006.
Site 689. A low, turf covered, oval shaped shieling mound, with a central depression measuring c 4m N-S x 2.5m internally.
Site 690. Shieling hut - The stone footings of a 'D' shaped structure, measuring c 4.5m N-S x 3.5m internally, <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2010 APs <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25085 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wombell, J. 03/2007. A Report on the 2006 Archaeological Survey of Loch Hourn, Inverness-shire. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.22 Sites 689,690.
- <2> SHG27785 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2010. Getmapping aerial photography 2010. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 94538 09842 (13m by 18m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG90NW |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/289757 (View HER Canmore entry for this site)
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