MHG10602 - Sheepfolds/enclosures - Morvich Lodge
Summary
Sheepfolds and enclosures at Morvich Lodge.
Type and Period (2)
- SHEEP FOLD? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NC70SE 45 7576 0130 and 7577 0132
These two circular enclosures, shown on OS 1:10,000 map, (1970), are merely ruined sheepfolds.
Visited by OS 17 November 1975.
A DBA and walkover survey was carried out by Wordsworth Archaeological Services in 1997 advance of a proposed woodland grant scheme at Morvich, Sutherland.
2 drystone enclosures sited on either side of the path as shown are thought to be post-medieval in date. A third slighter enclosure lies to the SW. They have been described as 'ruined sheepfolds', though this may not be correct. They presumably formed part of the settlement at Site 1/16. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21085 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J. & Kendrick, J.. 1997. An Archaeological Survey of a Proposed Woodland Grant Scheme at Morvich, Sutherland. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 02/06/1997. Paper and Digital. 1/13.
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 7575 0130 (37m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC70SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | GOLSPIE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/5956 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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