Monument record MHG2299 - Shielings, Airigh Bheag

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Grid reference Centred ND 2125 4389 (100m by 100m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND24SW
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish WATTEN
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A circular, stone sheep fank with grass-grown shieling bothies to the E at intervals along the side of the Red Burn.
Visited by OS (AA) 14 April 1972; OS 6" map, 1959.

This circular sheepfold had an internal diameter of 11.15m. The wall was 0.7m thick and stood at least 9 courses high to a maximum of 1m.
The entrance was to the SSE with the lintel in situ, and measured 0.65m wide and 0.68m high.
NMRS MS/645, p.4.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Harden and Harvey, J and D. 1990. 'Munsary (Watten parish), survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1990, p.22. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 22. 22.

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May 13 2016 12:00AM

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