MHG51303 - Sheep Fold, Faraid Head
Summary
Circular sheep fold located at the north-west end of Faraid Head.
Type and Period (1)
- SHEEP FOLD (Built, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1878 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The sheep fold first appears on the first edition 6" Ordnance Survey map c.1878 <1>.
Nicely constructed circular sheep fold, in good condition, located at the north-west end of Faraid Head. It appears to still be in use <2>.
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 38503 70969 (13m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC37SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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