MHG63267 - Possible buildings - Tom a' Chù-thair, Sguman

Summary

Possible buildings at Tom a' Chù-thair, Sguman. Possibly part of a lost township or a shieling settlement.

Type and Period (2)

  • BUILDING? (17th Century to 19th Century - 1601 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • SHIELING HUT? (17th Century to 19th Century - 1601 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Possible buildings at Tom a' Chù-thair, Sguman. With those to the southeast (see MHG63263-5) they are possibly part of a lost township, or a shieling settlement. The earthwork remains are visible on vertical aerial photographs. On those taken in 2011 the possibly three building(s) appear roughly rectangular. There are no buildings shown in this location on historic OS mapping. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 5303 1149 (49m by 24m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH51SW
Civil Parish BOLESKINE AND ABERTARFF
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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