MHG9600 - General's Loch

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Type and Period (1)

  • SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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  • None recorded

Full Description

NC25SE 11 264 540.

Below the path beside General's Loch is an 8ft diameter foundation. About 30yds above the path and beside the burn is a 7ft diameter hut, against a boulder, with walls 3ft to 4ft high.
T C Welsh 1969h.

NC 264 540. Obscure footings of six or so shieling-type bothies. The specific 'hut' noted against a boulder is a lambing pen.
Visited by OS (JM) 3 June 1980.

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Location

Grid reference Centred NC 2651 5410 (10m by 10m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NC25SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish EDDRACHILLIS

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