Building record MAB31348 - FEITH SEILLACH
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Summary
Depopulated settlement, comprising a complex of structures with outliers on the hillside set into the scree.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 1462 8086 (152m by 109m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO18SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Crathie and Braemar |
Type and Period (7)
- SETTLEMENT (Post Medieval - 1561 AD to 1899 AD)
- SHIELING (Post Medieval - 1561 AD to 1899 AD)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1561 AD to 1899 AD)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1561 AD to 1899 AD)
- CELL (Post Medieval - 1561 AD to 1899 AD)
- Foundation (Post Medieval - 1561 AD to 1899 AD)
- Foundation (Post Medieval - 1561 AD to 1899 AD)
Full Description
Depopulated settlement, comprising a complex of structures with outliers on the hillside set into the scree. There is an oval shiel, 4m by 3m, with a single entrance, a round-cornered longhouse, 10m by 5m, with three other longhouses. Another longhouse, 8m by 4m has a semi-circular cell at each end. A longhouse, 10m by 4m, has possible internal partitions and one with merging of square and circular foundations. To the south are two structures scooped into the scree with another similar site to the north.
SMITH, JS, 1986, DESERTED FARMS AND SHEALINGS IN THE BRAEMAR AREA
OF DEESIDE, GRAMPIAN REGION IN PSAS 116(1985-86) 447-53, 447-53 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1833.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO18SW8;
- NRHE Numlink: 29736;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO18SW0007;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/29736 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1833 Bibliographic reference: SMITH, JS. 1986. DESERTED FARMS AND SHEALINGS IN THE BRAEMAR AREA OF DEESIDE, GRAMPIAN REGION IN PSAS 116(1985-86) 447-53. 447-53.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Jan 17 2020 11:38AM
