Monument record MHG52846 - Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (4 of 13)
Summary
One of a group of shieling huts identified during a walkover survey.
Location
| Grid reference | NC 45354 18884 (point) (GPS derived) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC41NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Barrel-shaped shieling, with grass and moss-covered, thick, linear mounded walls, standing 0.8m high and spread to 1m wide. Reeds are growing within its sunken interior and it measures 8m x 3.5m, with a centrally placed 0.5m wide entrance in its SE side. The longsides of the structure trend 60 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 15 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG24183.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24183 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 15.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 2 2009 10:08AM
