Monument record MHG868 - Shieling Hut, Cnoc A Bhad Raphain

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Grid reference Centred ND 0860 4980 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND04NE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Four subrectangular shielings, strung along the burn and ranging from 7 to 15m in length, 4.5 to 6m in breadth and 0.1 to 0.75m in height. They are covered with heather, grass, moss and reeds.
R J Mercer 1980.

Obscured and mutilated by forestry, ploughing and thick vegetation. Visited by OS 17 March 1982.

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  • --- 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, BRA 61-4; map.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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