MHG63517 - Shieling hut - Allt Carn an t-Sean liathanaich
Summary
A shieling hut on the east side of the Allt Carn an t-Sean liathanaich.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (18th Century - 1750 AD? to 1800 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A shieling hut on the east side of the Allt Carn an t-Sean liathanaich.
The site was recorded during a walkover survey by Highland Archaeology Services in 2007 in advance of a proposed wind farm at Tom nan Clach. It measured 2.5m x 6m, with an annexe 2m x 2.5m. It had walls of 0.3m high and a probable door 4m from the south end. The wall measured 0.9m high outside on its west side. <1> <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG26330 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.. 2007. Tom nan Clach Wind Farm: Environmental Statement: Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Baseline Survey and Recommendations. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. Site F4. XY
- <2> SHG24421 Text/Report/Environmental Statement: Infinergy Ltd. 06/2009. Tom nan Clach Wind Farm: Environmental Statement. Infinergy Ltd. . Digital. Site CH70.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8737 3413 (15m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH83SE |
| Civil Parish | ARDCLACH |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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