MHG770 - Enclosure, Loch A' Mhuilinn
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- ENCLOSURE (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Situated on top of E bank of the Allt a' Mhuilinn are remains of four shielings and an enclosure. The shielings consist of turf foundations and vary in size from 6 by 2m to 9 by 2m and in height from 0.1 to 0.5m. The enclosure is a turf bank 3m in diameter and 0.1m high.
Visited by OS (E G C) 17 April 1961.
(ND 021 418) Old Shielings (NAT) OS 6" map, (1962)
The small enclosure described by the previous field investigator is associated with the shieling bothies, which are as described.
Revised at 1:10560. Visited by OS (J M) 24 February 1982.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0210 4180 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND04SW |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/7618 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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