MHG2565 - Sheepfold, Munsary

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SHEEP FOLD (Undated)

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This circular sheepfold had an internal diameter of 10.1m. The wall was 0.65m thick and stood up to 9 courses high with a maximum height of 1.25m. The entrance was to the SW with the lintel in situ, and measured 0.65m wide and 0.7m high.
NMRS MS/645, p. 10.

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--- SHG1139 Text/Publication/Article: Harden and Harvey, J and D. 1990. 'Munsary (Watten parish), survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1990, p.22. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 22. 22.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 2088 4624 (40m by 40m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND24NW
Civil Parish	WATTEN
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/69556 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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