MHG52847 - Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (5 of 13)
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
Barrel-shaped shieling, with a 3m long, non-interconnecting compartment at its S end, with grass and moss-covered, thick, linear mounded walls, standing 0.8m high and spread to 1m wide. Reeds are growing within its sunken interior and it measures 10m x 3m. It has a 0.5m wide entrance to the main NE compartment, centrally placed in its SE side. The longsides of the structure trend 21 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 45337 18866 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC41NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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