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MHG57654 - Pen, Allt a’Charnaich

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Pen at Allt a’Charnaich

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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.

858 Pen - NH 24434 51603 Revetted into slope with one course of stone wall enclosing the area; possibly two separate pens as there are two stones on either side of what could be an entrance further subdividing the area. On the west side of the burn and on a mound, is a further indistinct shieling scoop, at NH 24428 51605. <1>

Note; Site not visible on APs (T Blackie 2/2/18)

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Grid reference	Centred NH 2443 5160 (6m by 6m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH25SW
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	CONTIN

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