MHG62718 - Shieling - Coulnabottach
Summary
The remains of a shieling northwest of Coulnabottach
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
R. Spencer-Jones and S. North of NOSAS conducted a walkover survey of this area of Urchany on 02/06/15 and was based of features identified on an 1800 map in the Lovat Estate collection.
Rie Faskindun, Beinn Beag Fhada
A shieling is shown to the northwest of Coulnabottach, the upper settlement of Urchany, on the banks of a small burn. The shieling is called variously Rie Fask in dune, or Rie Faskindun. The site appeared to be a subtle and hard-to-see platform of thick grass about 0.15m above the ground. Without the map, it would have been unnoticeable in the landscape. Orientated eastwest, 3.5m x 2m, It lies 1.5m to the south of a small burn that emerges in a spring 5m to the east. There is a narrow hollow of ground eastwards above the spring. A few stones define the extent of the dwelling, particularly at the east and west ends, with the east wall consisting of a line of occasional stones. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
Grid reference | Centred NH 4371 4679 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
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Map sheet | NH44NW |
Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://maps.nls.uk/view/188056172 (Link to NLS online record)
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