Monument record MHG56005 - Shieling? - Achadh a'Chracairnie Shieling, Halkirk
Summary
A possible farmstead or shieling noted by RoCAS during a DBA and walkover survey in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0735 5108 (19m by 27m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND05SE |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A possible farmstead or shieling was noted during a DBA and walkover survey by RoCAS in 2012 on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland. It was located on the southeast side of a stream and under grass and rushes. It took the form of a mound standing up to 2m high. It measured 11m northwest to southeast internally and 5.5m wide. There may have been two partition walls and an entrance in the southwest wall. There was a possibility that it overlied an earlier hut circle or similar structure. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG25786 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 560.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 7 2013 2:27PM
