MHG57545 - Shieling, Upper Gleann Meinich
Summary
Shieling at Upper Gleann Meinich
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING (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.
953 Shieling - NH 22233 55232 The very wasted remains of this turf and heather structure are on a ridge. It is oval in shape, has a slightly dished centre and measures 3m x 2m internally. <1>
Note; Probable site - not visible on APs (T Blackie 22/12/17)
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 2223 5523 (4m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH25NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/308844/gleann-meinich (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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