Monument record MHG53056 - Loch Borralie West
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | NC 3777 6702 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC36NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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Full Description
Circular drystone sheep shelter made from subangularblocks of basal quartzite. Diameter 12 - 13 m (the walls are quite bowed so diameter varies). Walls survive to original height (1.8 m) in the SW, SE and E arcs. Other parts reduced to 0.5 m (4-5 courses). There are opposing entrances at the N (for humans) and S (low lintelled sheep entrance). Walls comprise an inner and outer skin of subangularblocks with a rubble core.
On N slope of small valley overlooking Loch Borralie to E and Kyle of Durness to W and S. Nettles and ferns within the enclosure.
19th century sheep shelter
Recommendations: None. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24622 Dataset/Database File: Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 2003. Site gazetteer: Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness. Site 40.
- <2> SHG24621 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lelong, O and MacGregor, G. 2003. Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness: Project 950. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). Digital. Site 40.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Feb 10 2010 10:24AM
