Monument record MHG56011 - 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 0866 4944 (6m by 6m)
Map sheet ND04NE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A shieling was noted during a DBA and walkover survey by RoCAS in 2012 on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland. Located on the east side of the burn was a low, grass-covered tussocky mound measuring 6m northwest to southeast by 5m and standing up to 0.5m high. There was no visible entrance and no banks were visible. It may have been a double-cell shieling site. <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 931.

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Record last edited

Oct 8 2013 4:32PM

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