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MHG65469 - Shieling huts - Dubh Chlais

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Two low spreads of stones with central rectangular depression 3 x 2 m.

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At the confluence of Allt na Droma Leithe and the Allt an Fheadain at least one hut-circle and group of shieling-huts, enclosed by a series of banks, were recorded by Headland Archaeology during a pre-afforestation survey.
Structures 1 e and 1 g partially overlie the remains of a stone-walled roundhouse 1 f (see MHG28655);
1e; low spread of stones with central rectangular depression 3 x 2 m
1g; low spread of stones with central rectangular depression 3 x 2 m
The whole area lies within two long turf and stone banks which extend N and W to adjoin a major area of prehistoric and medieval to post-medieval settlement on the north of the River Sand. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 vertical aerial photographs. <2>

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Grid reference	Centred NG 7764 7984 (17m by 17m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG77NE
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	GAIRLOCH

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