MHG7597 - Structures - An Coire Beag
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- STRUCTURE (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two small bothies (Listed: no details given). <1>
Two small bothies built against gneiss outcrop: this forming back wall. 2 courses high. The larger structure with two compartments and an opening. c.1m wide.
Recorded in Mary MacDonalds 1992 shieling survey in the Torridon area of Wester Ross.
J Aitken : 12/12/00.
The two wee drystone structures were recorded during a desk based assessment and walkover survey undertaken by J Wordsworth and J Harden at Torridon for the National Trust for Scotland in 1996-2002. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG1757 Text/Publication/Article: MacDonald, M. 1992. ''Torridon shieling survey (Applecross, Gairloch and Lochcarron parishes)'', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1992, p.44-5. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 44-5. 44.
- <2> SHG21916 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J. & Harden, J.. 2002. Torridon Archaeological Survey 1996-2002. The National Trust for Scotland (NTS). 13/01/2003. Paper and Digital. TOR009.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8265 5965 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG85NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | APPLECROSS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/80953 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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