Monument record MHG55334 - Sheepfank, Bunchaolie

Summary

A sheepfank forming part of a farmstead.

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 99748 02942 (38m by 34m) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NG90SE
Civil Parish KILMONIVAIG
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Full Description

A sheepfank, 29m N-S by 21m E-W, consists of one rectangular compartment with an annexe added on the West side. The fank is still standing to a height of up to 1.20m and includes a calf creep in the South wall. It is connected to the house, Site 1a, by a short wall. A cobbled yard extends to the East of the fank. A small structure (1c), demolished to its foundation, is situation on the SE corner of the yard at NG 99756 02917. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Robertson, J G. 09/2010. An Archaeological Survey of the Allt Eiricheallach Hydro Scheme, Glenquoich Estate, Lochaber. Unaffiliated. Digital. Sites 1b and 1c.

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Record last edited

Nov 4 2011 3:00PM

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