MHG59479 - Shieling hut - Gleann Goibhre, Kilmorack
Summary
Shieling hut incorporating a possible later building at Gleann Goibhre, Kilmorack
Type and Period (2)
- SHIELING HUT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- BUILDING? (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The Gleann Goibhre shieling site was surveyed by NOSAS members in 2002 and 2016 . The site lies to the south of the Allt Goibhre, on a north facing terrace at a height of 300m. A pipeline with parallel track traverse the south part of the site and its construction may well have destroyed some features of the site. The site comprises the remains of 34 structures and a possible enclosing bank.
Shieling hut 13. On an enhanced spur is a rectangular building on a NE-SW axis measureing 5.5m x 2.5m (but 2m at north end) overall. Substantial remains of stone walls at south end, variable in height, 0.3m (but 0.5m at south end) and 0.8m in width. Evidence of an internal partition could indicate a later building within an earlier one, but this is inconclusive. <1> <2>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 aerial photographs <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28048 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Marshall, M.. 2018. Gleann Goibhre shieling sites. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.3 Site 13.
- <2> SHG26034 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Marshall, M, Coombs, A and Jack, A. 2003. Archaeological Remains of two Shieling Sites in Upper Gleann Goibhre near Muir of Ord. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.6 Site 13.
- <3> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4029 4797 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH44NW |
| Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Related Investigations/Events (2)
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