Monument record MHG51352 - Shieling hut, Torra Fionn

Summary

A shieling hut with a rounded end with an entrance in its south side.

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 886 410 (100m by 100m) (Centred)
Map sheet NG84SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish LOCHCARRON

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This site was notified to us by local researcher, Paul Swan. This shieling lies on the very end of a westerly pointing finger-like promontory (it even has a rounded end wall resembling a fingernail). It is 5.5m long x 2.8m wide x 0.5m wall height, with an entrance in it south side. <1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Correspondence: Swan, P. 2008-9. Correspondence from Paul Swan regarding several sites in the Lochcarron area. Yes. Digital.
  • <2> Text/Manuscript: Swan, P. 2008. Shielings - Lochcarron Crofts. Yes. Digital.

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Record last edited

Jun 2 2009 1:24PM

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