Monument record MHG54155 - Sheep fold, Achkeepster

Summary

Sheep fold shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey map.

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 1644 5157 (11m by 11m)
Map sheet ND15SE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish WATTEN
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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This stell, lying to the west of the fields of Achkeepster and Baledavist, is marked on the OS First edition map. On the ground, it - like site 026 - appears to be a well-maintained structure, still standing to 1.6m high, over walls 1.5m wide, but tapering towards the top. All the coping stones are still in place, as is the lintel over the doorway in the south-east quadrant. The stell is 12m in diameter and lies just inside the boundary of the fields belonging to Achkeepster. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1876-77. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Caithness (surveyed 1870-73). Digital.
  • <2> Text/Report: Hooper, J. 02/2001. Achkeepster, Caithness, Location of Proposed Windfarm. Unaffiliated. . . Site 032.

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Record last edited

Dec 6 2010 10:08AM

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