Monument record MHG1594 - Shieling Hut, Upper Achairn
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2820 4849 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND24NE |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
At ND 2822 4846 and ND 2826 4846 are two grassy patches with indeterminate footings of buildings, probably shielings and at ND 2824 4852 is a 16m square ditched enclosure with an entrance causeway similar to, but smaller than, the one described on ND36SW 6.
Visited by OS 11 April 1972.
The ditched enclosure is probably a garden or cultivation plot abandoned in the 18th or 19th century.
Visited by OS 7 December 1982.
This site was surveyed in advance of windfarm development at Camster. The area has been deep ploughed and planted with conifers as well as being disturbed by drainage and forestry track works. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24906 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mitchell, S. and MacRae, F. 2010. Camster Windfarm, Near Wick, Caithness: Archaeological Photographic Survey, Desk Based Assessment and Walkover Survey. CFA Archaeology Ltd. 31/08/2010. Digital. Site 62.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 14 2010 12:54PM
