MHG63277 - Shieling settlement? - N of Lower Knockchoilum

Summary

A possible shieling settlement to the north of Lower Knockchoilum.

Type and Period (2)

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

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A possible shieling settlement to the north of Lower Knockchoilum is visible on vertical aerial photographs. There appear to be at least 4 small roughly rectangular buildings. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 4880 1458 (58m by 63m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH41SE
Civil Parish BOLESKINE AND ABERTARFF
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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