MHG57516 - Building/possible shieling, Strathanmore
Summary
Building/possible shieling at Strathanmore
Type and Period (2)
- BUILDING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- SHIELING (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Strathanmore
Sheepfold, buildings and platform (1042-1044, 1122 and 1129) centred on NH29425 54497 (NH25SE 0016) The settlment of Strathanmore is on the west bank of the River Meig was recorded by NOSAS in 2007 as part of the Scotland's Rural Past Project. It has a SE facing aspect and is situated at the foot of the Allt an t-Strathain Mhoir on raised ground where the burn emerges onto the valley floor. There are several houses, some of them occupied permanently.
1122 Building/Possible Shieling - NH 29321 54301 200m to the SW of the main settlement of Strathanmore in an area of green grassy flushes, the remains of this small oval building are on an E-W alignment. It measures 2.5m x 1.5m internally and is surrounded by low turf and stone walls just 0.2m in height. <1>
Note; Site not visible on APs (T Blackie 8/12/17)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 2932 5430 (3m by 3m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH25SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
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