MHG64876 - Shieling structures or peat stack bases - Newton

Summary

The slight remains of four turf structures or shieling structures or peat stack bases. .

Type and Period (3)

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  • 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.

Following the path along the north river-bank eastwards beyond the present settlement of Newton there are the slight remains of four turf structures or shieling structures or peat stack bases. Wending its way through this area and northeastwards is a dyke with an apparent boulder core covered with turf/peat. It is possible that some of the structures marked on the 1837 plan of Torridon Estate are those recorded here. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2009 vertical aerial photographs. <2>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 9049 5510 (111m by 68m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG95NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish APPLECROSS

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