MHG64115 - Shieling hut - Ruigh Ghobhainn
Summary
Ruins of a shieling hut or bothy on the east side of the Allt Ruigh Ghobhainn.
Type and Period (1)
- SHIELING HUT (18th Century to 19th Century - 1800 AD? to 1850 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Ruins of a shieling hut or bothy on the east side of the Allt Ruigh Ghobhainn. It is not shown on any historic mapping but is visible as seen on vertical aerial photography taken between 2005 ('Millennium Map' series) and 2021. It is roughly circular and measures c.3m in diameter. There may be the remains of a second structure or dyke c.3m to the north. <1> <2> <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map).
- <2> SHG27392 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2013. Getmapping aerial photography 2013.
- <3> SHG29107 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2021. Getmapping aerial photography 2021. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 3036 7543 (13m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN37NW |
| Civil Parish | KILMONIVAIG |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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