Allt Badleathan
Hut Circle (Prehistoric)(Possible), Shieling Hut (Post Medieval)(Possible)
Site Name Allt Badleathan
Classification Hut Circle (Prehistoric)(Possible), Shieling Hut (Post Medieval)(Possible)
Alternative Name(s) Munsary
Canmore ID 69566
Site Number ND24NW 20
NGR ND 2085 4611
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/69566
- Council Highland
- Parish Watten
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Caithness
- Former County Caithness
ND24NW 20 2085 4611.
In the area centred ND 2085 4611, just W of due S of sheepfold ND24NW 13, on either side of the Allt Badleathan, are two possible man-made features.
That on the S side of the burn is a heather-covered annular bank situated on the rise above the watercourse. It has an overall diameter of 8m, with the bank, 0.15m high, spread to 1.55m. It is possible that this is a hut circle or shieling.
That on the N side of the burn is a grass-covered mound 6.4m long by 4.8m wide and 1m high. Immediately to the NW was a flat grassy area, in an area otherwise covered in heather. In a landscape which is comparatively flat, this feature looked out of place. However, it is recognised that it could be natural rather than man-made.
NMRS MS/645, p.11.
