Monument record MHG14056 - Airidh Nam Bard
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8839 5370 (30m by 30m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG85SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Old County | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | APPLECROSS |
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Full Description
NG85SE 8 884 537.
Two drystone structures near to the burn of the same name form the remains of this shieling, as well as a distinct area of Deschampsia caespitosa. This rank grass seems to be an indicator of previous improved pasture in this area. Over-planted by larch. with some self-seeded old Caledonian Pine, the larger feature measures internally 4m by 3m, and has at one end a D-shaped attachment, which was possibly for the storage of the dairy produce, It is revetted into the hillside, incorporating large boulders into the wall. 20m uphill is a small D-shaped enclosure, backing onto large boulders, with an internal diameter of 1.5m.
M Macdonald 1994d.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG122 Text/Publication/Article: Macdonald, M. 1994. 'Airigh nam Bard, Annat, Loch Torridon (Applecross parish): shieling', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1994, p.38. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 38. 38.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
