Monument record MHG53738 - Sheep Fank, Allt Dubh, Aberarder

Summary

A sheep fank, of typical drystone construction, is first depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map.

Location

Grid reference Centred NN 4750 8763 (58m by 53m)
Map sheet NN48NE
Operational Area INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY
Civil Parish LAGGAN
Geographical Area BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY

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Full Description

A sheepfold is shown at this location on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey mapping. It sits at the apex of two field boundaries. <1>

Photographs of the fank were submitted to the HER to comply with a condition of planning permission. The fank survives in good condition, and will not be directly affected by the proposed development. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1873-6. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Inverness-shire. Digital.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Private individual. 08/2010. Photographs of Sheep Fank, Laggan. Colour. Yes. Digital.

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Record last edited

Sep 9 2010 3:04PM

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