Monument record MHG867 - Shieling Hut, Cnoc A Bhad Raphain
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0872 4924 (62m by 83m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND04NE |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
Five shielings, ranging from 9 to 25m in length, from 5 to 8m in breadth and 0.3 to 1m in height, strung along the bank of a stream. The two shiel ings at ND 0870 4928 have rectangular structures adjoining. They are covered with moss, grass, and heather.
R J Mercer 1980 <1>
Three of the group have survived the adjacent forestry activities. Surveyed at 1:10,000. Visited by OS 17 March 1982.
Four sites linked to this group of shielings were noted by RoCAS during a 2012 DBA and walkover survey on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland. They included two, possibly three (a,c, and d) shielings and a mound (b). They were all very degraded. For individual descriptions, please see linked report. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG2510 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Howell, J.M.. 1980. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland, 1976-1979. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1980. Paper and Digital. 96, BAR 69-71; map.
- <2> SHG25786 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M.. 2012. Braehour Forest Block Near Mybster, Caithness: Archaeological Walkover Survey - Summary of the Methodology and Results. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Sites 1950 a-d.
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Record last edited
Oct 9 2013 11:42AM
