Torridon, Alltan Glas
Shieling Hut (Post Medieval), Still (Period Unassigned)(Possible)
Site Name Torridon, Alltan Glas
Classification Shieling Hut (Post Medieval), Still (Period Unassigned)(Possible)
Canmore ID 334194
Site Number NG85NE 38
NGR NG 87040 59490
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/334194
- Council Highland
- Parish Applecross
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Ross And Cromarty
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
Field Visit (1996 - 1998)
There is a single oval structure c5m by c2m internally, aligned approximately E/W on the E bank of Alltan Glas. The walls are c0.5m wide by c0.5m high and partially turf covered. A large boulder has fallen inside the structure at the E end.
Shown as 'shealing' on 1837 survey and possibly still in use at this date. No other structures visible in this area. Suspected as possible still site.
MM records it as a solitary bothy; no obvious improved grazing in the vicinity but called a shieling on the Campbell-Smith estate map of 1837.
TOR96 063
