MHG63952 - Shieling settlement - Achadh Ire, Loch Luichart
Summary
A shieling settlement at Achadh Ire on the south side of Loch Luichart.
Type and Period (4)
- SHIELING SETTLEMENT (17th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD? to 1850 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE (17th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD? to 1850 AD?)
- DYKE (17th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD? to 1850 AD?)
- SHIELING HUT (17th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD? to 1850 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A shieling settlement at Achadh Ire on the south side of Loch Luichart. The existence of shielings is suggested by the placename but shieling huts, possible small enclosures, dykes, rig and furrow and patches of green grass suggestive of agriculture and/or animal husbandry are visible in vertical aerial photographs, the clearest being those taken in 2013. Many of the features are also visible in 2012 SEP LiDAR data. <1> <2>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3378 6123 (885m by 703m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH36SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
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