MHG62528 - Still Bothy - Allt na Crionnaiche
Summary
Remains of an illicit still bothy at Allt na Crionnaiche.
Type and Period (1)
- STILL HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Still Bothy, Allt na Crionnaiche. The remains of an illicit still bothy was reported by Meryl Marshall of NoSAS are located at an altitude of 270m on the east bank of the Allt na Crionaiche, some 3kms west of Aultgowrie Bridge, Ross-shire. The bothy has been excavated into the bank of the gully and occupies an area of 5m2. It is of dry stone construction and comprises 3 parts; an internal chamber measuring 1.8m2, a passageway to the south with an entrance into the chamber to the rear/east and an external platform next to the burn on the west. The remains of the walls are between 0.5m and 0.7m in height although the rear wall has stone facing to a height of 1m in the NE corner. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2015 aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28851 Text/Correspondence: Marshall, M. 2014. Report of a Still Bothy, Allt na Crionnaiche. North of Scotland Archaeology Society (NOSAS). Yes. Digital. XY
- <2> SHG29219 Text/Correspondence: Marshall, M.. 2015. Walkover survey at Allt na Crìonaiche by NOSAS. North of Scotland Archaeology Society (NOSAS). Yes. Digital.
- <3> SHG27328 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2015. Getmapping aerial photography 2015.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4504 4999 (6m by 5m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH44NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | URRAY |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/351708/ (Link to HES Canmore record)
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