Monument record MHG43635 - Lon Ban

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Grid reference Centred NC 6189 1259 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC61SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish LAIRG

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The circular, rectilinear and sub-rectangular footings, dimensions from 3m across to 15m by 3.5m, of a number of structures which include a long house, a shieling and questionable shielings; also a sheepfold, 14m in diameter.
R J Mercer 1980.

An area of 18th-19th century depopulation. The sheepfold is later.
Visit by OS 30 October 1980.

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  • --- 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. 121-2, Dal 200-1, 208-223.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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