Monument record MHG54351 - Sheep wash, Ardintoul

Summary

A sheep fold with sheep wash depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1880 and still extant.

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 84593 23029 (50m by 50m)
Map sheet NG82SW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish GLENELG

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Photographs of a disused, but well-preserved, sheepwash complex were forwarded by Matt Ritchie, FCS Archaeologist. The site is depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map: Ross-shire and Cromartyshire (Mainland) Sheet CXXVII (surveyed 1874, published 1880). <1><2>


<1> Ritchie, M, 2011, Information from Matt Ritchie, Forestry Commission Scotland Archaeologist (Text/Correspondence). SHG25258.

<2> Brockman, G, 2011, Photographs of Ardintoul sheepwash feature (Image/Photograph(s)). SHG25259.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Correspondence: Ritchie, M. 2011. Information from Matt Ritchie, Forestry Commission Scotland Archaeologist. Yes. Digital.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Brockman, G. 2011. Photographs of Ardintoul sheepwash feature. Colour. Yes. Digital.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Aug 28 2012 9:50AM

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