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MHG57529 - Pen, Middle Gleann Meinich

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Pen at Middle Gleann Meinich

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Middle Gleann Meinich Farmstead, pen - NH 2535 5367 Alternative names - Allt a Chair, Callums Croft, (Nmrs No - NH25SE 0009) This site sits in the middle part of Gleann Meinich on the north bank of the river and was recorded by NOSAS in 2007 as part of the Scotland's Rural Past Project. It is situated in a sheltered position on the east side of the fluvial outwash of the Allt a’Chair. Open forest surrounds. The farmstead comprises a building, enclosure and pen. There is evidence of improved ground to the NE.

984 Pen - NH 25315 53670 A roughly circular structure with an internal diameter of 0.7m this crudely constructed pen is built up against the east side of a large boulder. The pen is 0.8m in height and has no entrance. <1>

Note; Site not visible on APs (T Blackie 21/12/17)

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Grid reference	Centred NH 2531 5366 (2m by 2m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH25SE
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	CONTIN

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