MHG6213 - Allt Fearna

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Type and Period (1)

  • SHIELING (Undated)

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NG62NW 12 6105 2570

On the upper of two natural terraces which lie on the SE-facing flank
of Creag Strollamus, at a height of 135m OD, are the remains of six or seven earth- and stone-built structures. The group consists of:
1. A low green mound 9m by 4m overall with a small depression in the top,
2. A circular stone structure 4m in diameter, also on a low mound,
3. Low mounds 6m by 4m overall with a depression in the top,
4. Low mounds 6m by 4m overall with a depression in the top,
5. Sub-rectangular structure 9m by 4m over walls of earth 1m wide. A possible door opening (0.3m wide) lies in the NE end,
6/7 Two ghost outlines of possible sub-rectangular structures.
A small burn crosses the terrace at the NE end, close to structure (1). Visited by M Wildgoose 5 April 1990.

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Location

Grid reference Centred NG 6105 2570 (30m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG62NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish STRATH

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