Monument record MHG51303 - Sheep Fold, Faraid Head

Summary

Circular sheep fold located at the north-west end of Faraid Head.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 38503 70969 (13m by 13m)
Map sheet NC37SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

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Full Description

The sheep fold first appears on the first edition 6" Ordnance Survey map c.1878 <1>.

Nicely constructed circular sheep fold, in good condition, located at the north-west end of Faraid Head. It appears to still be in use <2>.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1878. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Sutherland. Digital.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.

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Record last edited

Sep 11 2008 11:38AM

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