MHG64014 - Shieling hut and dairy or store - Leathad nan Aighean
Summary
A small two compartment fank centred on what might have been a pre-existing bothy.
Type and Period (3)
- SHIELING HUT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- DAIRY? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- STOREHOUSE? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Historic Assynt surveyed this site in April 2016.
A shieling hut approx 2m x 1.5m adjoining a dairy or store approximately 1m in diameter. This is not close to or within any enclosure. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 0534 2778 (15m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC02NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
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