Monument record MHG29940 - Shieling hut, Bealach Mor
Summary
A probable shieling hut on the south west slope of Ben Wyvis.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 445 658 (100m by 100m) (Centred) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH46NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Old County | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | URRAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The remains of what is almost certainly a shieling on a slight "spur" 200m NE of the Allt a'Beallach Mhoir and to the W of a small burn. Low turf footings with occasional stonework can be discerned on an elongated platfrom. Long axis is NE/SW. Two compartments - main one to the N measures 6m by 3m, smaller one to the S is 4m by 3m. Possible evidence of an entrance in the SE corner of the smaller compartment only. Mostly grass covered but with some heather encroachment in its northern footing. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24131 Text/Report: Marshall, M. New site reports submitted by Meryl Marshall, NOSAS. North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS). . Digital.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Apr 2 2009 11:53AM
