Monument record MHG53751 - Sheiling, enclsoure and dyke, Achnaluachrach

Summary

The footings of several shielings, sitting within an enclosure wall was recorded during a walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 6715 0999 (59m by 56m)
Map sheet NC60NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

The NW curving corner of a moss and grass covered enclosure wall with occasional large stone, stands to a maximum of 0.5m high and is 1-2m wide. The grass covered interior is slightly raised compared to the area outwith the extensive enclosure.
Wiithin the enclosure, there are faint footings of several features, one of which can be identified as a 6.5m x 4m building. Its low turf and occasional stone walls are less than 0.3m high and are spread to 1.5m. There is a 0.5m wide entrance in its south facing wall. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 04/2010. Achnaluachrach, Rogart, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Features 9,10.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Sep 13 2010 3:59PM

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