MHG859 - Shieling, Cnoc A Bhad Raphain

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SHIELING (Undated)

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A shieling comprising a crescent- shaped mound with two depressions, on the bank of the burn. The mound measures 15m E-W by 7m across and 0.4m high, and is covered with heather, grass and moss.
R J Mercer 1980. <1>

As described. Surveyed at 1:10,000. Visited by OS 17 March 1982.

A shieling with similar dimensions was noted to be 70m south by RoCAS in a 2012 DBA and walkover survey on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland. This may be the same site. See MHG56010.

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<1> SHG2510 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Howell, J.M.. 1980. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland, 1976-1979. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1980. Paper and Digital. 95, BRA 66.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 0863 4976 (30m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND04NE
Civil Parish	HALKIRK
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/7593 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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