MHG64833 - Possible shieling mound - Alltan Labhar
Summary
A mound c 3.5m by c1 .5m, aligned N-S.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey and desk-based assessment for the National Trust estate at Torridon was carried out by J Wordsworth and J Harden between 1996 and 2002.
A flat area beside the burn is covered in bracken and rough grasses, suggesting previous grazing use. The burn has also been revetted on its S side in this area. Within this bracken-infested ground is a mound c 3.5m by c1 .5m, aligned N-S, that could be shieling mound <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates, report photograph and site description. (TB 22/10/25)
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
- <1> SHG21916 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J. & Harden, J.. 2002. Torridon Archaeological Survey 1996-2002. The National Trust for Scotland (NTS). 13/01/2003. Paper and Digital. TOR125.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8058 5747 (14m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG85NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | APPLECROSS |
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