MHG9292 - Shieling - Glen Rock
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NC80SW 39 8072 0339.
Noted during pre-afforestation survey and to be avoided when planting. No details given. <1>
A small circular setting of boulders, c4m in diameter, located on the steep, NE facing, hill-side in the lee of a consumption dyke. Its size has led to its interpretation as a shieling. This structure was noted during pre-afforestation survey by J Harden in 1990. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG1568 Text/Publication/Article: Harden, J. 1990. 'Survey Dunrobin Glen (Golspie parish)', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1990, p.28. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 28. 28.
- <2> SHG21583 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Harden, J.. 1990. Dunrobin Glen. Jill Harden. 30/05/1990. Paper and Digital. Shieling 1, pg 7.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8071 0339 (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC80SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | GOLSPIE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/72945 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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