Building record MAB31921 - GLENDYE BURN

Remains of a five shielings recorded during walkover survey carried out by AOC Archaeology in May 2019 ahead of a proposed woodland creation scheme (NO26SE0017).

Remains of a five shielings recorded during walkover survey carried out by AOC Archaeology in May 2019 ahead of a proposed woodland creation scheme (NO26SE0017). Comprising grass and moss covered banks, all very degraded. Structure a is a circular bank up to 0.7m high with an internal hollow 2.7m across. Structure b is a double cell structure, the cells measuring 2m and 2.5m internally with banks spread up to 1m wide and 0.7m high. Structure c is a multi-celled structure measuring 1.5m by 2m internally, its banks spread up to 2m and standing 0.2m high. Structure d is also multi-cell, built on a raised mound by the stream with possible pens attached to the exterior. It measured 2m internally. Structure e comprised two cells each 2m in diameter with low turf banks and occasional stone spread up to 1.2m and standing 0.4m high.

AOC ARCHAEOLOGY, 2019, KINNORDY ESTATE WOODLAND PLANTING SCHEME PHASES 1 AND 2, BALINTORE, KIRRIEMUIR: ARCHAEOLOGICAL WALKOVER SURVEY REPORT, Walkover report (Bibliographic reference). SAB8277.

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Jan 13 2022 3:08PM