Monument record MHG51513 - Circular Sheepfold - Kinbrace Hill
Summary
A C18-C19 circular sheepfold located within an area of prehistoric settlement.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 86708 29513 (20m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC82NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KILDONAN |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Large circular sheepfold located within an area of prehistoric settlement. The sheepfold is well constructed with thick walls that taper towards the top. The entrance, which has suffered some collapse, is located in the SE arc. <1> Photographed. <2>
The surrounding prehistoric settlement was Scheduled by Historic Environment Scotland in 2016 but the above ground remains of the sheepfold are excluded. <3>
GIS data amended according to OS MasterMap in 2017. <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG23286 Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
- <2> SHG23993 Image/Photograph(s): Puls, A. Site Visit Photographs. Colour. . Digital. 16/12/2008.
- <3> SHG27620 Text/Designation Notification/Scheduled Monument: Historic Environment Scotland. 2016. Changes to the Schedule of Monuments: SM13637: Kinbrace Hill, prehistoric settlement 1km NW of Kinbrace Farm. Historic Environment Scotland. Digital.
- <4>XY SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital. [Mapped features: #41959 Indicative centroid, ; #105440 ]
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 9 2017 10:42AM
