Monument record MHG56459 - Possible shielings - Sheilton, near Canisbay

Summary

The possible location of post-medieval shielings indicated by placename evidence at Sheilton near Canisbay.

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 2814 7016 (91m by 91m)
Map sheet ND27SE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish CANISBAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Full Description

A small farmstead comprising a single building with adjacent enclosures depicted on the 1st edition map at Crackersfield, Caithness. (Caithness 1877, sheet vii).

This site was visited by SUAT in 2004 during a walkover survey in advance of a proposed windfarm development. No evidence was found for the possible shielings and the site was covered in growing heather. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Perry, D.. 2004. Archaeological Component: Proposed Wind Farm at Schoolary, Caithness, Highland. SUAT Ltd. 13/12/2004. Paper and Digital. 11.52 Site 19.

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Record last edited

Jan 22 2014 4:26PM

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