MHG64494 - Enclosure and possible shieling hut - Abhainn Bheag (River Dyke)
Summary
An enclosure and possible shieling hut beside the Abhainn Bheag (River Dyke), Forsinard.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An enclosure and possible shieling hut beside the Abhainn Bheag (River Dyke), Forsinard.
The feature was seen and recorded during a walkover survey by the University of Edinburgh led by R Mercer in 1977: DYK 8: Enclosure. Dimensions: 20m x 500m. Rectangular enclosure with ?earth banks covered with grass and moss. Possible shieling attached. Orientation: N-S. Elevation: 114m (375') O.D. NC 861489. <1>
The site map showing the location of this feature in <1> puts it close to and on the west side of the Abhainn Bheag and although the grid reference is imprecise there is an enclosure visible in vertical aerial photographs on that side of the burn in this general location. However, the stated dimensions must be in error. The visible enclosure is roughly rectangular but measures c.100m x 60m at its widest and c.30m at its narrowest. <2> <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG2510 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Howell, J.M.. 1980. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland, 1976-1979. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1980. Paper and Digital. DYK 8 p.104.
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map).
- <3> SHG28725 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2020. Getmapping aerial photography 2020. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8608 4897 (101m by 106m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC84NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
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