Monument record MHG2483 - Sheepfold, Ling Geo
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 9744 6663 (40m by 40m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC96NE |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | REAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
At this GR on 1st ED OS an "old Sheepfold" is marked, large circular structure - HAW 2/2003
NC96NE 33 9744 6663.
NC 975 667 Sub-circular structure 23 x 20m x 1.2m high. Depressions 2.5 x 4.5m at E end, and 12 x 11m at W end. Possible entrance in W. Orientation E-W.
R J Mercer 1981.
NC 9744 6663. Situated on level ground immed above seashore is a mounded structure measuring overall 20.5m E-W by 19.0m. The remains appear as bank of variable width and considerably spread, being up to 6m wide and 0.8m high, probably of earth and stone, although little stone is evident. The depression in NE, 5.5 x 4.0m, may be result of quarrying, or indicate a secondary structure. The larger depression may be an original feature. Date and purpose cannot be determined and remains are too limited for consideration as broch and too strong for a hut circle.
Surveyed at 1:2500. Visited by OS (J B) 7 September 1981.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2511 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R J. 1981. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland: volume II, 1980-81. University of Edinburgh. 30/12/1981. Paper and Digital. 137, No. 308; plan fig. 22.
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Record last edited
May 13 2016 12:00AM
