MHG40123 - Sheep fold - Feith Osdail
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- SHEEP FOLD (Undated)
Protected Status
Full Description
Centred on NC 620 147 is an area of C18-19th depopulation (a). The turf-covered stone footings of at least eight buildings remain ranging from 5m by 3.m to 14m by 3m, accompanied by the ruins of several individual enclosures. There are some traces of walls but overall no real signs of a comprehensive field system. A later sheepfold is on the site.
Surveyed at 1:10 000. R J Mercer 1980; Visited by OS (JM) 9 September 1980.
Scheduled Ancient Monument Management Plan received from Historic Scotland, 8/4/2004.
See Assoc. docs. File
New information about this site was gathered during a walkover survey that took place between November 2010 and January 2011. Please see the linked report for full details. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SHG1024 Text/Publication/Article: Kirby, J E. 1976. 'Lairg, Dalnessie, depopulated site', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1976, p.65. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 65. 65.
- --- SHG2510 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Howell, J.M.. 1980. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland, 1976-1979. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1980. Paper and Digital. 113-15, Dal 96-105, 108-119.
- <1> SHG25614 Collection/Project Archive: Peteranna, M.. 02/2011. Archaeological survey of Dalchork Forest, Lairg, Sutherland: Archaeological Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 64j.
- <2> SHG25613 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M. 02/2011. Archaeological survey of Dalchork Forest, Lairg, Sutherland: Archaeological Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 64j.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 6204 1465 (20m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC61SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM4563 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/5529 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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