MHG43634 - Lon Ban
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- SHEEP FOLD (Undated)
Protected Status
Full Description
The circular, rectilinear and sub-rectangular footings, dimensions from 3m across to 15m by 3.5m, of a number of structures which include a long house, a shieling and questionable shielings; also a sheepfold, 14m in diameter.
R J Mercer 1980.
An area of 18th-19th century depopulation. The sheepfold is later.
Visit by OS 30 October 1980.
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 (3)
- --- 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. 121-2, Dal 200-1, 208-223.
- <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 60a.
- <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 60a.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 6191 1265 (36m by 109m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| 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/SM5093 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/5526 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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