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MHG57726 - Shieling settlement, Gleann Chorainn

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Shieling settlement at Gleann Chorainn

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Gleann Chorainn

Mid Gleann Chorainn NE Shielings and possible still bothy(1088-1101) – centred on NH 248 489 Alternative names - Allt Choire Buidhe. These sites, recorded by NOSAS in 2007 as part of the Scotland's Rural Past Project, are situated on the NW side of the main burn and on either side of its tributary the Allt Choire Buidhe. The slope is SE facing and at an altitude of 260m - 300m. The ground is generally poor with marsh and heather but there are several grassy flushes. It comprises the remains of 12 shielings and a building which may possibly be a still bothy.

1089 Shieling - NH 24825 48930 This shieling is also on a WSW-ENE alignment, measures 3m x 1.5m internally and the turf walls are 0.2m in height. Moss and grass covered.

1090 Shieling - NH 24824 48940 This shieling is also on a WSW-ENE alignment, measures 3m x 1.5m internally and the turf walls are 0.2m in height. Beside a small burn.

1091 Shieling - NH 24801 48927 This shieling is also on a WSW-ENE alignment, measures 2.5m x 1.5m internally and has low turf banks surrounding.

1092 Shieling - NH 24804 48945 The remains of this shieling have discontinuous turf banks. It appears more as a platform.

1093 Shieling - NH 24795 48946 The remains of this shieling appear as a platform with a dished centre.

1094 Shieling - NH 24788 48948 The remains of this shieling appears as a platform on an E-W alignment measures 3m x 2m.

1095 Shieling - NH 24783 48924 A sloping grassy platform on a N-S alignment, measures 3.5m x 1.5m. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2015 APs <2>

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Grid reference	Centred NH 2480 4894 (55m by 29m) (9 map features)
Map sheet	NH24NW
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	CONTIN

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