MHG62395 - Shieling hut - Fannich

Summary

A shieling hut at Fannich.

Type and Period (1)

  • SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A shieling hut at Fannich.

The remains of a small shieling hut was recorded during a walkover survey by Quadrat Scotland in 2013 undertaken to inform a proposed hydro-electric scheme. It was recorded as 'remains of possible storage hut, small pen fold or perhaps small ‘beehive’ shieling. 2.5 x 3 m. Stonework ca. 0.5m above ground surface, entrance SW corner'. <1>

Note: NGR in report is incorrect, though it is shown correctly on the site map.

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 2059 6781 (7m by 7m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH26NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish CONTIN

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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