Monument record MHG54378 - Sheepfold, Allt Coir a'Bhuic
Summary
A sheepfold, walls and enclosures on a south facing slope on the north bank of the Allt Coir a‘ Bhuic.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 1916 5146 (72m by 39m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH15SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
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Full Description
676 A sheepfold, walls and enclosures centred on NH 1918 5146 at an altitude of 230m and on a south facing slope on the north bank of the Allt Coir a‘ Bhuic was recorded by NOSAS in 2007 as part of the Scotland's Rural Past Projet,. The site comprises a large irregular enclosure, roughly 36m x 15m bordered by a small stream to the S and a ditch to the N. There are 2 smaller structures, one integral to the enclosure and an independent one, now bisected by a modern post and wire fence. All features consist of eroded, low and discontinuous turf walls. To the east there is a large fenced area planted with young trees. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SHG24713 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. p27 Site 676. [Mapped features: #44877 p27 Site 676, ; #105389 p27 Site 676, ]
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 1 2017 2:15PM
