Monument record MHG53830 - Possible shieling huts, Allt an Sgiobail

Summary

Two possible shieling huts recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 7605 0933 (30m by 30m)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

Map

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> 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.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Sep 29 2010 11:09AM

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