MHG62379 - Shieling settlement - Allt na Fearna
Summary
An extensive shieling settlement near the Allt na Fearna.
Type and Period (2)
- SHIELING SETTLEMENT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- BOTHY (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An extensive shieling settlement near the Allt na Fearna.
The site was recorded during a walkover survey by AOC Archaeology Group in 2016 to identify and assess the nature and extent of any archaeology within the boundaries and the estates of Lynaberack and Gaick in Glen Tromie. The structures recorded at Allt na Fearna (Sites 67a-u) comprised an extensive shieling site with 21 buildings spread over a wide area. All were in a very poor condition, presenting as low banks covered in grass and heather, most of which were extremely difficult to interpret. However, it was clear that this had been a significant settlement. Two further sites were recorded in the vicinity; Site 68a was a pen and Site 68b a small circular hollow cut into the ground. There was no previous record of these sites. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 7541 9077 (86m by 177m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN79SE |
| Civil Parish | KINGUSSIE AND INSH |
| Geographical Area | BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
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