Monument record MHG53182 - Sheepfold, Loch Croispol South

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Grid reference NC 3878 6786 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC36NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

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Nearly intact circular sheepfold. Defined by drystone wall, 1.6 m highi and 0.85 m wide, with an internal diameter of 11.9 m. Entrance in S arc Small amount of collapse on E side of entrance reveals inner and outer wall skins with rubble core. Still in use, with associated chicken wire fence and corrugated iron hut.
19th century sheepfold. See NMRS NC36NE 2.
On bracken- and grass-covered plateau, 10 m above loch shore.
Recommendations: Control bracken. <1><2>

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  • <1> Dataset/Database File: Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 2003. Site gazetteer: Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness. Site 120.
  • <2> 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 120.

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2010 2:56PM

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