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Allt Na Criche
Shieling Mound (Post Medieval)
Site Name Allt Na Criche
Classification Shieling Mound (Post Medieval)
Canmore ID 302438
Site Number NH14NE 10
NGR NH 1730 4907
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/302438
- Council Highland
- Parish Contin
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Ross And Cromarty
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
Field Visit (11 May 2008 - 11 May 2008)
Shieling group (Nosas Site Survey Nos 663 - 666) centred on NH 1730 4907 which comprises 2 pairs of shielings situated on a relatively dry grassy SE facing slope on the E bank of the Allt na Criche at an altitude of 260m. The remains of the 4 shieling mounds at NH 17394 49096, NH 17375 49090, NH 17252 49052 and NH 17206 49054 were clearly identified but there may well be others in the vicinity. The largest mound measured some 5m x 3m overall.
Information from North of Scotland Archaeological Society
