Monument record MHG12904 - Balblair
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5780 9650 (30m by 30m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH59NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CREICH |
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Full Description
NH59NE 33 578 965.
A group of shielings, one, at NH 5784 9651, measures 7.5m by 3m and, has a possible kiln in the SW side. Several similar shielings surround it. A possible shieling, sub rectangular, 7m by 3m defined by mounds and stones, lies at NH 5786 9652; and a group of five possible shielings, 6m by 3m on average, occupy a grassy platform at NH 5789 9652.
R J Mercer 1980.
Early modern field clearance heaps. The alleged kiln is disturbance in the side of one of them.
Visited by OS 12 June 1981.
Sources/Archives (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. 44, 129, BAL Nos 12-14.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
