MHG52948 - Shieling huts, north of Allt a Chuilinn Mor
Summary
Three definite and one possible shieling huts and a section of banking on the north side of the burn.
Type and Period (4)
- SHIELING SETTLEMENT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- RIG AND FURROW (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Three definite and one possible shieling huts were identified during a walkover survey in April 2009.
a. is on a slight spur, runs along the contour and is visible as low grassy footings of a rectangular building measuring 5 x 3m, with a small annexe on the SW end
b. is 12 m to the east and runs down the slope, measuring 4.5 x 3m, with a possible entrance in the NW corner and a circular annexe measuring 2 x 2m at the upper end
c. is 18m ESE of b. and is the best preserved, measuring 4.5m in length with a square annexe measuring 2 x 2m at the lower end
c. is a possible fourth hut 30m south of c, visible as a level platform dug into the bank and measuring 5 x 2.5m
To the east of this group is a section of turf and rubble dyke running N-S for 50m. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 6361 2830 (100m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC62NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
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