MHG56580 - Possible shieling hut - S of Glenmoriston
Summary
A possible shieling hut was noted during a watching brief on the upgrading of an access track for the Millennium Windfarm near Glenmoriston.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible shieling hut was noted during a watching brief by Headland Archaeology in 2006 on the upgrading of an access track for the Millennium Windfarm near Glenmoriston. It comprised the remains of a sub-rectangular building which measured 6m x 4m with a possible byre attached to the north-facing wall. It was of drystone construction and only a single course of sub-rounded and sub-angular boulders remained. It had an average width of 0.6m and a surviving height of 0.3m. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 2537 1149 (16m by 17m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH21SE |
| Civil Parish | URQUHART AND GLENMORISTON |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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