Monument record MHG32230 - Sheepfold, NE of Upper Achairn

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Grid reference Centred ND 2783 4825 (40m by 40m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND24NE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish WICK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Circular sheepfold marked in this area on 1st ed Ordnance Survey map. <1>

Field survey, associated with windfarm development at Camster, found that the location has since been deep ploughed and planted with conifers and no traces of the site survive. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-3. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Caithness (surveyed 1870-72). Digital.
  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mitchell, S. and MacRae, F. 2010. Camster Windfarm, Near Wick, Caithness: Archaeological Photographic Survey, Desk Based Assessment and Walkover Survey. CFA Archaeology Ltd. 31/08/2010. Digital. Site 61.

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Record last edited

Sep 14 2010 12:52PM

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