Monument record MHG56001 - Shieling - Allt Loch Meadie, Halkirk

Summary

A shieling noted by RoCAS during a DBA and walkover survey in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland.

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Grid reference Centred ND 0867 4943 (5m by 5m)
Map sheet ND04NE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A substantial grass and rush-covered mound was noted during a DBA and walkover survey by RoCAS in 2012 on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland. It was located on the east side of the burn and measured 7.5m northwest to southeast by 5.5m and stood up to 1m high. There was no visible entrance and only a circular depression 3m northeast to southwest by 1.5m wide was visible at the centre. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M.. 2012. Braehour Forest Block Near Mybster, Caithness: Archaeological Walkover Survey - Summary of the Methodology and Results. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 445.

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Record last edited

Oct 8 2013 4:36PM

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