MHG62823 - Shieling hut - Erchless Burn, Erchless, Strath Glass
Summary
A shieling hut at Erchless Burn, Erchless, Strath Glass.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A shieling hut at Erchless Burn, Erchless, Strath Glass.
Included in field survey by R Spencer-Jones in 2022 (Erchless Burn 12). Structure 4, probable shieling building. <1>
This building measuring 6.1 x 4 metres is now completely overlaid by heather on the top of a small knoll. There is no obvious stone in its construction, although there are wall, probably of turf, up to 0.6m high. The depression in the middle is the most convincing feature. <2>
Site not visible on available vertical aerial photos [IS-L 04/04/2023].
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG29375 Text/Correspondence: Spencer-Jones, R.. 2023. Email regarding survey sites, Breakachy, Strathfarrar. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Yes. Digital. Erchless Burn 12. XY
- <2> SHG29761 Collection/Catalogue/Gazetteer: Spencer-Jones, R.. 2021-24. More Sites in Strathglass & Strathfarrar. Yes. Digital. Structure 4.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4036 4440 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH44SW |
| Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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