MHG1282 - Shieling Hut, Halkirk
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- None recorded
Full Description
Situated on elevated ground on S bank of River Thurso are four small circular mounds 0.3m maximum height and slightly hollowed out on top; they appear to be the remains of shielings, and are formed entirely of turf. They vary from 3.5 to 4.5m in diameter and entrances were not apparent. The immediate area, although now boggy, seems to have been cultivated at some early date.
Visited by OS (J L D) 15 April 1961.
(ND 1412 4893) Old Shielings (NAT) OS 6" map, (1963)
These old shielings are as described by the previous field investigator. Visited by OS (J B) 16 March 1982.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1412 4892 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND14NW |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8238 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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