MHG53753 - Shieling settlement, Achnaluachrach

Summary

A group of shielings, set in a rough N-S line were located during walkover survey.

Type and Period (1)

SHIELING SETTLEMENT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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Set on the east bank of a small burn are the remains of four possible shielings, all set in a rough N-S line. They are a maximum 4m long and 2m wide, are separated by 1m, with the lower two being joined together. The grass mounded walls are 0.3m high and are spread to a maximum of 1m. The eastern edge of the burn bank has been supported by stonework to form a firm edge. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24903 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 04/2010. Achnaluachrach, Rogart, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Feature 14.

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Grid reference	NC 6717 0996 (point)
Map sheet	NC60NE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	ROGART

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Walkover survey at Achnaluachrach, Rogart, Sutherland (EHG3308)

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