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Carn Na Caillich
Structure(S) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Carn Na Caillich
Classification Structure(S) (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 96747
Site Number NH94SW 24
NGR NH 9067 4330
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/96747
- Council Highland
- Parish Ardclach
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Nairn
- Former County Nairn
NH94SW 24 9067 4330
Two small, curvilinear structures (NMRS MS 738/28, no.4), which are situated on a steep N-facing flank of Carn na Caillich, were recorded during the course of a pre-afforestation survey by AOC (Scotland) Ltd. They are situated in an area where the hillside is corrugated by natural erosion features. The upper structure is defined by broad rounded banks, which measure 3m wide and 0.5m high, enclosing an oval-shaped scooped or scarped interior 4m across. The second structure is similar in form though less well-defined. It opens to the NE, or downslope, and is 6m wide internally.
The structures are interpreted as possible shieling-huts or shooting butts.
J O'Sullivan and D Rankin, AOC (Scotland) Ltd, December 1995; NMRS MS 738/28
NH 915 425 (centre) A pre-afforestation survey at Coulmony/Carn na Caillich, on the River Findhorn, was commissioned by Historic Scotland in response to management proposals by Cawdor Estate, and was conducted by AOC (Scotland) Ltd in November 1995.
NH 9067 4330 Possible shielings.
Sponsor: Historic Scotland
AOC (Scotland) Ltd 1996.
