MHG52857 - Shieling huts, Allt na Crionaiche Bige
Summary
A group of shieling huts and one possible house identified during a walkover survey.
Type and Period (2)
- SHIELING SETTLEMENT (16th Century to 18th Century - 1560 AD to 1800 AD)
- SHIELING (16th Century to 18th Century - 1560 AD to 1800 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A cluster of thirteen pre-clearance shieling huts with one possible house was identified during a walkover survey in April 2009. This, or another cluster to the north, may be the "Shealings of Gruides" marked on Thomson's 1832 map. A later post-clearance sheepfold lies in their midst using the same traditional summer grazing ground. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 45357 18856 (212m by 180m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC41NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (15)
- Parent of: Sheepfold, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (Monument) (MHG52851)
- Parent of: Shieling or possible dwelling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (Monument) (MHG52845)
- Parent of: Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (1 of 13) (Monument) (MHG52842)
- Parent of: Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (10 of 13) (Monument) (MHG52853)
- Parent of: Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (11 of 13) (Monument) (MHG52854)
- Parent of: Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (12 of 13) (Monument) (MHG52855)
- Parent of: Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (13 of 13) (Monument) (MHG52856)
- Parent of: Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (2 of 13) (Monument) (MHG52843)
- Parent of: Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (3 of 13) (Monument) (MHG52844)
- Parent of: Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (4 of 13) (Monument) (MHG52846)
- Parent of: Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (5 of 13) (Monument) (MHG52847)
- Parent of: Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (6 of 13) (Monument) (MHG52848)
- Parent of: Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (7 of 13) (Monument) (MHG52849)
- Parent of: Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (8 of 13) (Monument) (MHG52850)
- Parent of: Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (9 of 13) (Monument) (MHG52852)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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