Monument record MHG53938 - Possible shieling hut, Sciberscross

Summary

A possible shieling hut recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference NC 7675 1007 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC71SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Possible oval sheiling set on the E side of a dribble of a burn in a grassy oasis in heather (Plate 14). It measures 3m x 2m (internally it is only 1m x 1.5m) and its longsides trend 0100. Its walls are 0.6m thick and stand 0.3m high and there is a possible 0.3m wide entrance on its W side. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 05/2010. Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 38.

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Record last edited

Oct 5 2010 5:15PM

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