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MHG57540 - Shieling, Upper Gleann Meinich

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Shieling at Upper Gleann Meinich

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Upper Glen Meinich sheilings.The southern group of two groups of sheilings within a fairly confined area above the treeline at the very head of the glen. This group comprises the remains of 11 shielings in and around a small tributary of the main burn on the south side of the valley and were recorded by NOSAS in 2007 as part of the Scotland's Rural Past Project..

945 Shieling - NH 22149 55159 Small turf building on an E-W alignment measuring 2.5m x 1.5m. It is slightly dished and has grass and rushes growing in the centre. No obvious entrance. <1>

Note; Probable site - not visible on APs (T Blackie 22/12/17)

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Grid reference	Centred NH 2214 5516 (3m by 3m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH25NW
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	CONTIN

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