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MHG54379 - Shieling group, Allt Creagan Nam Gobhar (east)

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One of two sheiling groups on the south-east facing slopes above and to the north of the River Meig. The group comprises three hut stances.

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This sheiling group centred on NH 1896 5041 located some 1km SW of the Allt Creagan nam Gobhar was recorded by NOSAS in 2007 as part of the Scotland's Rural Past Project. It is one of 2 sheiling groups on the SE facing slopes above and to the north of the River Meig and comprises 3 hut stances. All are characterised by low turf walls, the largest having internal dimensions of 4.5m x 2m. Located at NH 18999 50419, NH 18990 50417 and NH 18951 50399 respectively. On the valley floor below there are some large linear tracts of fertile grassy haughs beside the river. <1>

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Grid reference	Centred NH 1895 5039 (4m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH15SE
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	CONTIN

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