Monument record MHG57196 - Shielings - Braenrerich, Corrybrough Estate
Summary
These previously unrecorded sheilings were recorded by NOSAS during a survey of the Corrybrough Estate in 2012-13. They are located in rough heathery moorland close to, and probably predate the wall CB1.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8215 2798 (8m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH82NW |
| Operational Area | INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
| Civil Parish | MOY AND DALAROSSIE |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Shieling 1 abuts wall CB1 on its east side and probably predates the wall. This small rectangular building, measuring 2.5m x 2m internally, is on a N-S alignment and has turf and stone footings. There is an entrance in the east wall. Sheiling 2 is an oval grassy mound measuring 8m x 7m overall, the building has turf walls 0.3m high and an entrance in the east corner, it measures 4m x 2.5m internally. <1>
<1> North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS), 2013, Field Survey - Archaeological Sites on part of Corrybrough Estate, Raigbeg (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG26814.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG26814 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS). 2013. Field Survey - Archaeological Sites on part of Corrybrough Estate, Raigbeg. North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 26 2017 12:20PM
