MHG52854 - Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (11 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

Lozenge-shaped shieling, with a 5m long, non-interconnecting compartment at its SW end. Its thick, linear mounded walls stand 0.4m high and are spread to 1m wide and are overgrown with reeds and moss. It measures 10m x 3m and its longsides trend 048 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 45286 18814 (point)
Map sheet NC41NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish LAIRG

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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