Shinness
Slag(S) (Iron)
Site Name Shinness
Classification Slag(S) (Iron)
Alternative Name(s) Loch Shin
Canmore ID 5194
Site Number NC51NW 4
NGR NC 528 152
NGR Description NC c. 528 152
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Lairg
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
NC51NW 4 c. 528 152
(Area NC 528 152) Iron slag is visible in the bank of the burn to the south of the broch (NC51NW 1).
RCAHMS 1911, visited 1909; H F Campbell 1920
Much of the burn to the S of the broch is now covered by the waters of Loch Shin. No trace of iron slag was found in the vicinity.
Visited by OS (WDJ), 29 April 1961
No change to previous field report.
Visited by OS (JB), 13 August 1976
Field Visit (29 April 1961)
Much of the burn to the S of the broch is now covered by the waters of Loch Shin. No trace of iron slag was found in the vicinity.
Visited by OS (WDJ), 29 April 1961
Field Visit (13 August 1976)
No change to previous field report.
Visited by OS (JB), 13 August 1976
Field Visit (17 October 1989)
No change to previous report.
Visited by RCAHMS (JRS), 17 October 1989.
Field Visit (June 2010)
Several discreet areas of iron slag deposit are located on the E shore of Loch Shin at Shinness.
Information from Robert I Cuppage, Branthwaite House, Carlisle, June 2010.
