Monument record MHG56460 - Sheepfold - near Philips Mains, Caithness

Summary

A sheepfold shown on the 1st Edition OS map southwest of Philips Mains near Canisbay, Caithness.

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Grid reference Centred ND 2927 7158 (19m by 19m)
Map sheet ND27SE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish CANISBAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A sheepfold shown on the 1st Edition OS map southwest of Philips Mains near Canisbay, Caithness (Caithness 1877, sheet vii).

This site was visited by SUAT in 2004 during a walkover survey in advance of a proposed windfarm development. The feature survived as a circular turf and moss covered dry stone wall 0.7-0.8m wide and about 0.4-0.5m high. The internal diameter was 13.55m. It was surrounded by rough grassland. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Perry, D.. 2004. Archaeological Component: Proposed Wind Farm at Schoolary, Caithness, Highland. SUAT Ltd. 13/12/2004. Paper and Digital. 11.53 Site 13.

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Record last edited

Jan 22 2014 4:46PM

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