MHG52853 - Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (10 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)

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Lozenge-shaped shieling, with a 5m long, non-interconnecting compartment at its W end. Its thick, linear mounded walls stand 0.4m high and are spread to 1m wide and are covered in moss and reeds. Its internal division consists of moss-covered stones and is 0.5m thick. The structure measures 11m x 3.5m and its longsides trend 070 degrees. This site is one of a group of shieling huts identified during a walkover survey in April 2009. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24183 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 04/2009. Sallachy North: Loch Shin-side, Parish of Lairg, Sutherland - A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. 07/04/2009. Digital. Feature 22.

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Grid reference	NC 45305 18813 (point)
Map sheet	NC41NE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	LAIRG

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: Shieling huts, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (Monument) (MHG52857)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

Desk-based assessment and walkover survey, Sallachy North (EHG2980)

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