Allt An Taghain
Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval), Turf Enclosure(S) (Period Unknown)
Site Name Allt An Taghain
Classification Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval), Turf Enclosure(S) (Period Unknown)
Canmore ID 72353
Site Number NC82NW 40
NGR NC 801 257
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/72353
- Council Highland
- Parish Kildonan
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
Field Visit (17 July 1991)
NC82NW 40 801 257.
There are at least two, and possibly three, shieling-huts on natural terraces on a ridge to the W of the Allt an Taghain. The more easterly (NC 8076 2516) has at least two constructional phases and sits on a low mound. It measures 7m from NNE to SSW by 5.3m transversely and 0.3m in height. The more westerly (NC 8075 2519) is smaller and what may be a further hut is situated at NC 8074 2519. Around the sheepfold to the ENE of the huts there are at least two turf banks apparently enclosing an area on the W side of the burn.
(KILD91 452, 453)
Visited by RCAHMS (DCC) 17 July 1991.
