MHG59539 - Structure - Abhainn Gaorsaic
Summary
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Type and Period (3)
- STRUCTURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- (Alternate Type) STILL? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- (Alternate Type) HIDE? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Footings for a turf walled structure were recorded during an NTS pre-afforestation survey of Kintail and West Affric in 1997. It was located above the south bank of the Abhainn Gaorsaic c.100m W of the junction with the Allt Coire-lochain. It was largely obscured but was aligned E-W and measured c.4m by c.2m over walls c.0.4m wide and c.0.2m high. The structure was in a secluded location which would not have been suitable for a shieling, but this position might have been good for a deer hide. Alternatively the structure could have been used as a still. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 0250 2549 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH02NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | GLENSHIEL |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/317589/abhainn-gaorsaic (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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