MHG62810 - Shieling huts - Coire Mheadhoin, Strathfarrar
Summary
Remains of two shieling huts at Coire Mheadhoin, Strathfarrar.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Remains of two shieling huts at Coire Mheadhoin, Strathfarrar
Included in field survey by R Spencer-Jones in 2022 (Remains of two shieling huts at Coire Mheadhoin, Strathfarrar 14, 15). Shieling Buildings or Shieling Platforms. <1>
Site S14: An L-shaped building on a slight platform, orientated east-west. Entrance in south wall. The L-shape or outshot is attached to east end. From north wall, clockwise, 7.4, 6.1, 1.9, 2.5, 5.9, 3.6, Upright slab in centre, orientated north-south measuring 4.5 x 1.5 m.
Site S15: Shieling is in same alignment west of S14, 3m to west on a raised platform, orientated east-west with deficient west wall measuring 5.5 x 2.5m. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG29375 Text/Correspondence: Spencer-Jones, R.. 2023. Email regarding survey sites, Breakachy, Strathfarrar. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Yes. Digital. Coire Mheadhoin, Strathfarrar 14, 15. XY
- <2> SHG29761 Collection/Catalogue/Gazetteer: Spencer-Jones, R.. 2021-24. More Sites in Strathglass & Strathfarrar. Yes. Digital. Sites s14,15.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3825 4330 (25m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH34SE |
| Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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