MHG53938 - Possible shieling hut, Sciberscross

Summary

A possible shieling hut recorded during walkover survey.

Type and Period (1)

SHIELING HUT? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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None recorded

Full Description

Possible oval sheiling set on the E side of a dribble of a burn in a grassy oasis in heather (Plate 14). It measures 3m x 2m (internally it is only 1m x 1.5m) and its longsides trend 0100. Its walls are 0.6m thick and stand 0.3m high and there is a possible 0.3m wide entrance on its W side. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24936 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 05/2010. Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 38.

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Grid reference	NC 7675 1007 (point)
Map sheet	NC71SE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	ROGART

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Walk-Over Survey at Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland (EHG3330)

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