Monument record MHG52948 - Shieling huts, north of Allt a Chuilinn Mor

Summary

Three definite and one possible shieling huts and a section of banking on the north side of the burn.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 6361 2830 (100m by 100m) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC62NW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish FARR

Map

Type and Period (4)

Full Description

Three definite and one possible shieling huts were identified during a walkover survey in April 2009.
a. is on a slight spur, runs along the contour and is visible as low grassy footings of a rectangular building measuring 5 x 3m, with a small annexe on the SW end
b. is 12 m to the east and runs down the slope, measuring 4.5 x 3m, with a possible entrance in the NW corner and a circular annexe measuring 2 x 2m at the upper end
c. is 18m ESE of b. and is the best preserved, measuring 4.5m in length with a square annexe measuring 2 x 2m at the lower end
c. is a possible fourth hut 30m south of c, visible as a level platform dug into the bank and measuring 5 x 2.5m

To the east of this group is a section of turf and rubble dyke running N-S for 50m. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 04/2009. Loch Choire, Farr, Sutherland: Woodland Creation and Management - Archaeological Evaluation. Unaffiliated. Digital. Site 7.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Nov 2 2009 2:47PM

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