MHG53506 - Sheepfold - north west of Rogie Farmhouse

Summary

A large intact rectangular sheepfold.

Type and Period (1)

  • SHEEP FOLD (Built, 19th Century - 1801 AD to 1881 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Largely intact rectangular enclosure measuring 29m(WNW - ESE) x 23m. Walls of dry stone construction are up to 1.5m height. There are 2 entrances in N wall and 2 short tumbled sections in E and S wall. <1>

The sheepfold is shown to extend further north on the 1st edition 6'' Ordnance Survey map. <2>

This was observed during a site walkover to be built onto a field boundary wall (MHG54339). <3>

Sources/Archives (4)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 44053 59457 (34m by 38m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH45NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish FODDERTY

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