MHG57653 - Shieling, Allt a’Charnaich
Summary
Shieling at Allt a’Charnaich
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Allt a’Charnaich
The Allt a’Charnaich flows from NW to SE to enter Loch Beannacharain at its east end. These sites are situated in the gentler SE facing slopes of the middle part of the burn and were recorded by NOSAS in 2007 as part of the Scotland's Rural Past Project.
Shielings, building and pens (851 – 862) - NH 2443 5160 The site is situated on the east bank of the Allt a’Charnaich on a gently sloping SW facing slope at an altitude of 240m. It comprises at least 8 shielings with a possible boundary wall, the remains of a dry stone building and 2 animal pens.
854 Shieling - NH 24550 51581 Scoop with indistinct edges is 1.5m diameter. <1>
Note; Site not visible on APs (T Blackie 2/2/18)
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 2454 5158 (2m by 2m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH25SW |
| 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/308875/allt-a-charnaich (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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