Building record MAB37978 - FOREST OF BIRSE
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Summary
Remains of a shieling hut located on a small natural terrace, recorded by field survey in 2015.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 5631 9087 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO59SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Birse |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of a shieling hut located on a small natural terrace, recorded by field survey in 2015. It is of drystone construction, and measures 3m by 2m. The footings of the rectangular hut measure circa 8.5m by 3m with an entrance in the south wall. The lack of tumble indicates that it was a turf walled building.
CALLANDER, R, 2015, ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS FOUND NORTH OF THE PUBLIC ROAD IN FOREST OF BIRSE, SURVEYED 09-01-2015, Survey report (Bibliographic reference). SAB6664.
BIRSE COMMUNITY TRUST, 2015, FOREST OF BIRSE ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY REPORT UPDATED SCHEDULE JULY 2015, Site 118 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3819.
Jan 9 2015 , PUB-GR-15-01-007, PUB-GR-15-01-007 (Ground Photograph). SAB13569.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO59SE0064;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SAB13569 Ground Photograph: Jan 9 2015 . PUB-GR-15-01-007. Digital. PUB-GR-15-01-007.
- --- SAB3819 Bibliographic reference: BIRSE COMMUNITY TRUST. 2015. FOREST OF BIRSE ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY REPORT UPDATED SCHEDULE JULY 2015. Site 118.
- --- SAB6664 Bibliographic reference: CALLANDER, R. 2015. ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS FOUND NORTH OF THE PUBLIC ROAD IN FOREST OF BIRSE, SURVEYED 09-01-2015. Y. Survey report.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
May 18 2021 11:47AM
