Monument record MHG6553 - Beinn Na Caillach
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6108 2515 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG62NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | STRATH |
Map
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Full Description
NG62NW 8 6109 2515
By a small tributary of Allt Fearna which flows off the N flank of
Beinn na Caillich is a closely-related group of shieling-type structures, consisting of:
1. Irregular-shaped twin-celled structure 6m by 2.5m overall length with walls 1m thick,
2. A 3m length of isolated turf dyke,
3. U-shaped structure of turf and stone with walls 1m thick, measuring 2m by 1m internally. Open at E end.
4. Oval structure with wall 1m thick, measuring 2m by 1.5m internally, 5. Oval structure with wall 1m thick, measuring 1m by 0.5m internally, 6. Rectangular structure with walls 1m thick, measuring 2m by 1.5m internally.
A small burn runs through the group.
Visited by AJ, 5 April 1990.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG1580 Text/Publication/Article: Miket, R et al.. 1990. 'Survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1990, p.25-8. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 25-8. 27.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
