MHG57547 - 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.

955 Shieling - NH 22154 55256 The wasted remains of this oval shieling are on an E-W alignment and measure 3.5m x 2m internally. The footings are of turf and heather. <1>

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

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 2215 5525 (4m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH25NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish CONTIN

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