MHG59491 - Shieling hut, Gleann Goibhre, Kilmorack
Summary
Shieling hut at Gleann Goibhre, Kilmorack
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (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 25. This rectangular structure is set into the bottom of the break of slope. It is c.7.5m E-W by c.3m externally and has no visible stone but the walls are defined as a slight bank c.0.15m high and c.0.70m in breadth. Generally grass covered there is heather covering the back (S) wall. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 aerial photographs <2>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4028 4798 (8m by 8m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH44NW |
| Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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