Monument record MHG52772 - Sheepfold, Tigh na h-Easaich

Summary

A circular sheepfold depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1878.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 66568 13145 (12m by 18m) (Centred)
Map sheet NC61SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ROGART

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Full Description

A circular sheepfold is depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1878. <1>

The site was visited during a walkover survey in July 2009. The walls are up to 1.5m high and topped with turf. A possible entrance is visible on the south side. The walls are 1 metre wide at the base but tapered upwards. There is a small stretch of wall 7 metres long by the entrance on the south side. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1878. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Sutherland. Digital.
  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell, S. 07/2009. Report of Archaeological Desktop & Walkover Survey: Craigton, Strathbrora, Highland. Unaffiliated. Digital.

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Record last edited

Aug 20 2009 11:09AM

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