MHG53140 - Kyle of Durness East

Summary

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Type and Period (1)

  • SHIELING HUT? (Medieval - 1058 AD? to 1559 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Small oval structure, defined by ring of boulders flush with or protruding just above turf. Measures 3.2 m WNW x 2.7 m, 0.4 m across bank. Entrance in ESE.
On WSW-facing slope littered with exposed till and crags, in thin turf. Overlooks Kyle of Durness.
Shieling - very similar to (159) and probably associated.
Recommendations: None. <1><2>

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Map

Location

Grid reference NC 3765 6827 (point) Approximate
Map sheet NC36NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

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