MHG61927 - Sheepfold - Hill of Achalone, Caithness

Summary

A circular sheepfold on Hill of Achalone, Caithness.

Type and Period (1)

SHEEP FOLD (18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1850 AD?)

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A circular sheepfold on Hill of Achalone, Caithness.

Sheep fank identified in LiDAR data gathered by AOC Archaeology in 2011 as part of the mitigation for the visual impact on the archaeological landscape associated with the proposed Baillie Hill windfarm, Caithness. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG26164 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cavers, G.. 2012. Baillie Hill and Cnoc Freiceadain, Caithness: LiDAR Survey. AOC Archaeology Group. Digital. Polygon 44. XY

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Grid reference	Centred ND 0316 6307 (22m by 22m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND06SW
Civil Parish	REAY
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

LiDAR survey - Baillie Hill and Cnoc Freiceadain, Caithness (Ref:21585) (EHG4017)

External Links (1)

http://bronzeagecaithness.aocarchaeology.com/lidar/ (View LiDAR data online)

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