Monument record MHG56835 - Shieling hut and structure - Allt na Faing

Summary

A shieling hut and associated structure at Allt na Faing, Tongue.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 5267 5327 (26m by 26m)
Map sheet NC55SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish TONGUE

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

The site was visited and photographed by D Glass in June 2013. he described the site as:
"The low footings of a Shieling Hut measuring approximately 6m by 3m externally. The remains of a smaller building stand about 30m to the east. It measures 3m by 2m externally. The walls consist of a single course of large stones. The interior is very small. This might have been a dairy or store associated with the Shieling Hut." <1>


<1> Glass, D, 2013, Information on shieling hut and store near Allt na Faing (Text/Record Form). SHG26432.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Record Form: Glass, D. 2013. Information on shieling hut and store near Allt na Faing. Yes. Digital.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 1 2014 1:59PM

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