MHG57541 - Shieling platform, Upper Gleann Meinich
Summary
Shieling platform at Upper Gleann Meinich
Type and Period (2)
- SHIELING (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- HUT PLATFORM (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
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.
946 Shieling platform - circa NH 22160 55180 <1>
Note; Probable site - not visible on APs (T Blackie 22/12/17)
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 2215 5518 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH25NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
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