MHG63081 - Possible shieling - Beinn a Chlaonaidh
Summary
The remains of a possible shieling at Beinn a Chlaonaidh.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING? (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 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 27/02/19 based on features identified on an 1800 map in the Lovat Estate collection.
Beinn a Chlaonaidh
Possible shieling; On the southern slopes of Beinn a Chlaonaidh is a flattened area of ground, c100m EW x 50m NS, breaking the slope of the hill. On a prominent knoll on this platform is a raised rectangular area, 2.5m x 1.5m, with vague walls c 0.15m high. Orientated EW, no obvious entrance and east wall deficient. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2020 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4347 4488 (8m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH44SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
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