Monument record MHG55728 - Possible shieling - Loch Bharranch, Applecross, Wester Ross

Summary

A small oval structure, possibly a shieling, was recorded during a walkover survey of the Coulin Estate in 2011.

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Grid reference Centred NG 98229 57159 (10m by 10m)
Map sheet NG95NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish APPLECROSS

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A small oval structure, possibly a shieling, was recorded during a walkover survey of the Coulin Estate in 2011. It had been constructed of rough rubble and earth walling and dug into the hillside at the southeast end. It measured internally 3m x 2m with a possible ntrance to the northeast. <1>


<1> Dagg, C., 2011, Coulin Estate Lochcarron, West Ross: Archaeological Survey, p.12 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25694.

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C.. 2011. Coulin Estate Lochcarron, West Ross: Archaeological Survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. p.12.

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Record last edited

Oct 24 2012 1:43PM

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