Monument record MHG56007 - Shieling - Braehour, Halkirk
Summary
A shieling noted by RoCAS during a DBA and walkover survey in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1008 4980 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND14NW |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A shieling was noted during a DBA and walkover survey by RoCAS in 2012 on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland. It took the form of a grass-covered oval shaped mound that measured 7m east to west by 6m and stood up to 0.8m high. There was no visible entrance. A possible very degraded turf dyke runs off the south-southeast side. <1>
Note: This shieling is possibly one of a central group noted in RJ Mercer's 1976-1979 survey, which is a linked source. This grouping can be found at MHG1311. S Salem 07/10/2013
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 666.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 8 2013 2:42PM
