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Loch Airigh Na Beinne

Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval)

Site Name Loch Airigh Na Beinne

Classification Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval)

Canmore ID 70451

Site Number NC23SW 17

NGR NC 216 311

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Assynt
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Sutherland
  • Former County Sutherland

Archaeology Notes

NC23SW 17 216 311.

NC 216 311. Three circular shieling foundations on 400' contour west of Loch Airigh na Beinne (? significant name). Probably associated with the temporary sheltering of cattle in the Quinag corrie above.

T C Welsh 1970p.

No trace of shieling bothies. At the area indicated on a grassy terrace are traces of a wall and residual flood banks suggestive of temporary occupancy.

Visited by OS (NKB) 1 September 1980.

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