MHG62842 - Shieling huts - Allt a' Gharbh-choire by Creag Liath, Strathfarrar

Summary

Pair of sheiling huts.

Type and Period (1)

  • SHIELING HUT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A walkover survey was undertaken at Strathglass and Strathfarrar by Roland Spencer-Jones and Steve North of NoSAS between 2021 and 2024.

Shieling settlement:
Site S21. On edge of field with sites S21-25, just above burn with low turf walls of maybe previous shieling. Wall more prominent west end and parallel to and close to S28.
Site S22. On edge of field with sites S21-25, just above burn with low turf walls of maybe previous shieling. Wall more prominent west end and parallel to and close to S27.
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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 3843 4226 (9m by 12m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH34SE
Civil Parish KILMORACK
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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