Monument record MHG621 - Possible Shieling Hut, Munsary

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Grid reference Centred ND 2076 4525 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND24NW
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish WATTEN
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A grass and heather covered slight penannular bank is situated 75m NNW of sheepfold at Upper Munsary (ND24NW 14). It has maximum dimensions of 14m diameter. The penannular bank, spread to 3m, encloses a slightly sunken area some 8.2m in diameter. There is a possible break in bank to NW, facing a small burn which is not marked on 1:10,000 OS map. It is possible that this is a hut circle or shieling, but equally it could be a natural feature.
NMRS MS/645, p.11.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Harden and Harvey, J and D. 1990. 'Munsary (Watten parish), survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1990, p.22. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 22. 22.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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