Monument record MHG53417 - Circular sheepfold, Wathegar

Summary

A circular sheepfold depicted on the 2nd edition and later Ordnance Survey maps.

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Grid reference Centred ND 2879 5091 (12m by 12m)
Map sheet ND25SE
Civil Parish WICK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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This sheepfold is described in the Cultural Heritage chapter of an Environmental Statement for a proposed new wind farm. It lies in an area of rough pasture to the north east of Upper Wathegar. It is clearly visible on vertical aerial photographs from 1946 and modern aerial photography available online. <1>


<1> Hooper, J., 01/2010, Wathegar Wind Farm - Environmental Statement: Cultural Heritage chapter, Site 008, Appendix 11.1 (Text/Report/Environmental Statement). SHG24662.

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  • <1> Text/Report/Environmental Statement: Hooper, J.. 01/2010. Wathegar Wind Farm - Environmental Statement: Cultural Heritage chapter. Janet Hooper. . Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 008, Appendix 11.1.

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Record last edited

Mar 15 2010 4:18PM

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