MHG54370 - Shieling hut, Corrievuic
Summary
Shieling hut to the north west of the township of Corrievuic and 300m apart.
Type and Period (2)
- SHIELING (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- SHIELING HUT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Shieling hut to the NW of the township of Corrievuic and 300m recorded by NOSAS in 2007 as part of the Scotland's Rural Past Project.
444 Shieling hut at an altitude of 216m on a SE facing slope to the north of a small area of improved ground situated 350m NW of Corrievuic township. A sub-rectangular building with rounded ends defined by a rough rectangular setting of stones on a NW-SE axis. It measures 5m x 2.5m internally and is built on a levelled platform. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 2007 5136 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH25SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/301894/ (View RCAHMS Canmore record for this site)
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