MHG9655 - Coire Dorch

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SHIELING HUT (Undated)

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NC84SW 4 832 424.

NC 833 425. Upland farmstead comprising eight enclosures and a clearance cairn. Similar to NC84SW 3 in size and form.
R J Mercer 1980.

Centred on NC 832 424 are the heather and turf-covered footings of seven shieling bothies from circular to subrectangular in form, with dimensions from 3.0m diameter to 6.0m by 3.0m.
Surveyed at 1:10,000.
Visited by OS (J M) 20 November 1980.

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--- 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. 56, 132, FOD 12-22.

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Grid reference	Centred NC 8323 4244 (119m by 147m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC84SW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	FARR

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/6795 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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