Monument record MHG53830 - Possible shieling huts, Allt an Sgiobail
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred NC 7605 0933 (30m by 30m) |
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Map sheet | NC70NE |
Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Set on the E side of Allt an Sgiobail, a small circular structure measures 3m diameter. It could be a shieling hut, or possibly a grouse butt (but no other similar butts exist in the area). Its interior measures 1.5m x 1.5m and its walls of stone and grass-covered turf stand 0.4m high and are spread to 0.7m wide. It has a possible entrance on its downhill side to 274 degrees.
5m to the E of the this possible shieling hit is a slightly oval shieling hut, measuring 4.5m x 4m, with its long axis trending down the slope to 170 degrees. Its grass mounded walls are 1m thick and stand 0.4m high, with its interior measuring approximately 2m x 2m. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24933 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 09/2009. Dalreavoch-Sciberscross, Strath Brora, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Features 30,31.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 29 2010 11:09AM