Monument record MHG32357 - Sheepfold, Achkeepster

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Grid reference Centred ND 1660 5094 (40m by 40m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND15SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish WATTEN
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Sheepfold, circular structure marked on 1st ed OS. <1>

Noted during walkover survey. The walls only stand to about 5-6 courses in height, but clearly taper towards the top. The stell is 12m in diameter, over walls 0.5m high, with the entrance in the SW quadrant. <2>

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  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-3. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Caithness (surveyed 1870-72). Digital.
  • <2> Text/Report: Hooper, J. 02/2001. Achkeepster, Caithness, Location of Proposed Windfarm. Unaffiliated. . . Site 029.

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Record last edited

Dec 6 2010 10:03AM

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