Monument record MHG7705 - Burial cairn - Shieldaig
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8154 5382 (40m by 40m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG85SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Old County | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | APPLECROSS |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NG85SW 3 815 538.
A possible stone circle in the centre of Shieldaig village, consisting of two concentric rings, 41 ft (12.4m) and 28 ft in diameter, a leaning central stone and a setting of three stones in a row to the E. The interior of the ring has been filled in. (Letter from Dr Fidler (Shieldaig) 7 May 1977). This may prove to be remains of a chambered tomb, and site is threatened by a proposal of local council to build houses in area. (Letter from H A W Burl 9 May 1977).
Archive material relating to 1984 excavations by M Hedges is held by Historic Scotland. Info from L Linge, Historic Scotland, 15 March 1992.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 6 2017 10:00AM
