Site type SHIELING MOUND
Canmore ID 301907
Site Number NH15SE 7
NGR NH 1896 5041
Council HIGHLAND
Parish CONTIN
Former Region HIGHLAND
Former District ROSS AND CROMARTY
Former County ROSS AND CROMARTY

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Archaeological Notes

Sheiling group (Nosas Site Survey Nos.473 - 475) centred on NH 1896 5041 located some 1km SW of the Allt Creagan nam Gobhar. It is one of 2 sheiling groups on the SE facing slopes above and to the north of the River Meig and comprises 3 hut stances. All are characterised by low turf walls, the largest having internal dimensions of 4.5m x 2m.

Located at NH 18999 50419, NH 18990 50417 and NH 18951 50399 respectively

On the valley floor below there are some large linear tracts of fertile grassy haughs beside the river.


Information from North of Scotland Archaeology Society

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