MHG32589 - Sheepfold - N of Inveran
Summary
Remains of a sheep fold in Achany Wood, Inveran.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Remains of a sheep fold in Achany Wood, Inveran. Previously noted by Forestry staff, it was visited during a survey in 1998 by Wordsworth Archaeological services in advance of a proposed woodland planting scheme. (NOTE: all site NGRS supplied in the report are incorrect and have been corrected using comparison between the plan supplied in the report, available aerial photography, historic OS mapping and SEPA/Scottish Gov LiDAR data)
Site 7: NH 5711 9780 (corrected)
This sheepfold was shown in its present form in 1903 and has already been identified by the Forest Authority. It is rectangular in form measuring 40m north-south by 16m east-west. The 1874 survey showed a simpler version with a dyke possibly running towards Site 6 (see MHG63583). Recommendation: This site has already been partially preserved by the Forest Authority. <1>
Marked on 1st ed OS - HAW 11/2003
The site is visible on vertical aerial photography. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21460 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J. & Kendrick, J.. 1998. Inveran, Achany Wood, Lairg: An Archaeological Survey. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 14/12/2000. . Site 7.
- <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 NH 5712 9782 (30m by 52m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH59NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CREICH |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
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