Monument record MHG52853 - Shieling, Allt na Crionaiche Bige (10 of 13)

Summary

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

Location

Grid reference NC 45305 18813 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC41NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish LAIRG

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Lozenge-shaped shieling, with a 5m long, non-interconnecting compartment at its W end. Its thick, linear mounded walls stand 0.4m high and are spread to 1m wide and are covered in moss and reeds. Its internal division consists of moss-covered stones and is 0.5m thick. The structure measures 11m x 3.5m and its longsides trend 070 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 22 (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 22.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Sep 2 2009 10:02AM

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