MHG57549 - 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 northmost of two groups of sheilings situated within a fairly confined area above the tree line at the very head of the glen. This group comprises the remains of 19 shielings. They are on the SSW facing slopes of the north side of the valley and were recorded by NOSAS in 2007 as part of the Scotland's Rural Past Project.

965 Shieling - NH 22205 55515 A very wasted oval shieling mound, only the down side wall remains visible. <1>

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

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 2220 5551 (4m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH25NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish CONTIN

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