Monument record MHG52835 - Shieling, Cnoc a' Bhaid Bhain (3 of 8)

Summary

One of a group of shieling huts identified during a walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference NC 44139 20428 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC42SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish LAIRG

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

An oval shieling, divided into two equal-sized, non-interconnecting compartments by an internal wall, is set on top of a small grassy knoll, occupying most of its upper area. Its lower, N end, with walls no more than a shallow linear, grass-covered mound, around 1m wide, is less distinct than its upper, S end, in which stone is clearly visible in its walls. It measures 8m x 3m, and no entrances are visible in either compartment. The longsides of the building trend 2 degrees. This site is one of a group of shieling huts identified during a walkover survey in April 2009. <1>


<1> Lindsay, N, 04/2009, Sallachy North: Loch Shin-side, Parish of Lairg, Sutherland - A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey, Feature 4 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG24183.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 04/2009. Sallachy North: Loch Shin-side, Parish of Lairg, Sutherland - A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. 07/04/2009. Digital. Feature 4.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Record last edited

Sep 2 2009 10:31AM

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