Monument record MHG11345 - Shielings, Allt A Ghamha

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Grid reference Centred NC 2160 3109 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC23SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ASSYNT
Old County SUTHERLAND

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NC23SW 17 216 311.

NC 216 311. Three circular shieling foundations on 400' contour west of Loch Airigh na Beinne (? significant name). Probably associated with the temporary sheltering of cattle in the Quinag corrie above.
T C Welsh 1970p.

No trace of shieling bothies. At the area indicated on a grassy terrace are traces of a wall and residual flood banks suggestive of temporary occupancy.
Visited by OS (NKB) 1 September 1980.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Welsh, T C. 1970. 'Kylesku, burial places', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1970, p.51. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 51. 51.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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