MHG52855 - Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (12 of 13)

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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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Degraded, lozenge-shaped shieling, with centrally placed internal division. Being so overgrown with reeds, it is unclear whether the two compartments are internally connected and no entrances can be determined. Its thick, linear mounded walls stand 0.4m high and are spread to 1m wide. It measures 8m x 3m and its longsides trend 040 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 24.

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Grid reference	NC 45262 18789 (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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