MHG52835 - Shieling, Cnoc a' Bhaid Bhain (3 of 8)
Summary
One of a group of shieling huts identified during a walkover survey.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (16th Century to 18th Century - 1560 AD to 1800 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An oval shieling, divided into two equal-sized, non-interconnecting compartments by an internal wall, is set on top of a small grassy knoll, occupying most of its upper area. Its lower, N end, with walls no more than a shallow linear, grass-covered mound, around 1m wide, is less distinct than its upper, S end, in which stone is clearly visible in its walls. It measures 8m x 3m, and no entrances are visible in either compartment. The longsides of the building trend 2 degrees. This site is one of a group of shieling huts identified during a walkover survey in April 2009. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 44139 20428 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC42SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
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