Monument record MHG53746 - Circular sheepfold, Achnaluachrach

Summary

A circular sheepfold is first shown at this location on 2nd edition Ordnance Survey mapping.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 6726 1009 (14m by 14m) (Mastermap)
Map sheet NC61SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

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Full Description

A circular sheepfold is shown at this location on 20th century mapping.<1>

Recorded as almost perfectly preserved during walkover survey in March 2010. It is 11m in diameter. Its walls stand to 1.6m high and only a 2m stretch on its north arc is missing its coping stones. Its lintelled opening is 1.1m high and 0.9m wide and faces to 165°. Its walls are 1m thick at its base, tapering to 0.5m thick at its top. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1906. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 6 inch map: Sutherland. Digital.
  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 04/2010. Achnaluachrach, Rogart, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Feature 2.

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Record last edited

Sep 13 2010 2:16PM

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