Monument record MHG54377 - Sheepfold, Allt Coir a'Bhuic

Summary

A large sheepfold of dry stone construction.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 1981 5112 (44m by 22m)
Map sheet NH15SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish CONTIN

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

677 A large sheepfold at NH 19813 51115 located in a sheltered position at an altitude of 170m on the south bank of the Allt Coir a’ Bhuicon, N of the main track was recorded by NOSAS in 2007 as part of the Scotland's Rural Past Project. Measuring some 33m x 15m overall on a WSW-ENE axis it comprises what may have originally been a single large enclosure subsequently extended, subdivided and otherwise modified to form 3 smaller compartments of which at least 1 may have been roofed. The dry stone walls are largely ruinous and part of the S section is formed by a revetment wall against the natural slope. <1>

The listed grid reference does not seem to coincide with any visible features and may be incorrect. Needs further checking. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Marshall, M. 2009. Report of Phase Two Scardroy and Upper Strathconon: May 2007 - December 2007. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.27 Site 667. [Mapped features: #44876 p27 Site 677, ; #105388 p27 Site 677, ]
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 1 2017 12:11PM

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