Shieling site at Coire Dhughaill, Scardroy, Strathconan (2) - a project by M.Marshall

Site name and SMR or NMRS No.
Coire Mhoraigein

Location
Upper Strathconan, Highland Council

NGR
NH 1915 4900

Site type/class
Shieling site

Situation and surroundings
In the centre of a small steep sided glen, a relatively flat area on the north side of the stream, at an altitude of 360m.

Description
The remains of at 2 shielings appear as grassy platforms - rectangular, defined by barely discernable remains of turf walls. Internal dimensions roughly 4 x 2m.

Coire Mhoraigein from the SE -
Shielings in the middle distance to the right of a bend in the stream

Recorder, Date and Weather conditions - M. Marshall 04.07.04. Weather conditions - Fine.

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