MHG63813 - Shieling hut and enclosure - near Ben Griam Beg
Summary
A shieling hut and enclosure near Ben Griam Beg.
Type and Period (2)
- SHIELING HUT (17th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD? to 1850 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE (17th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD? to 1850 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A shieling hut and enclosure adjacent to an unamed tributary of the Allt na h-Aireimh near Ben Griam Beg. The site is visible in vertical aerial photographs. The shieling hut is roughly rectangular, but rounded at its ends and is two-celled, measuring 9m x 3.5m. The enclosure is almost triangular with a rounded northern end, measuring c.99m north-south. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8496 4038 (92m by 115m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC84SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KILDONAN |
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