MHG53411 - Circular sheepfold, Wathegar
Summary
A circular sheepfold shown on the 2nd edition and subsequent Ordnance Survey maps.
Type and Period (1)
- SHEEP FOLD (Built, 19th Century to 20th Century - 1872 AD to 1906 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
This sheepfold is described in the Cultural Heritage chapter of an Environmental Statement for a proposed wind farm. It measures approximately 12m in diameter and stands in places to 0.6m high, although the walls are generally very spread. The lintel from the collapsed entrance is visible on the east side of the fold. The sheepfold is preserved within a commercial forestry plantation. It lies at the junction of two rides and is overgrown by vegetation. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2769 5042 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND25SE |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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