MHG55334 - Sheepfank, Bunchaolie

Summary

A sheepfank forming part of a farmstead.

Type and Period (2)

  • FANK (Built, 19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • SHEEP FOLD (Built, 19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A sheepfank, 29m N-S by 21m E-W, consists of one rectangular compartment with an annexe added on the West side. The fank is still standing to a height of up to 1.20m and includes a calf creep in the South wall. It is connected to the house, Site 1a, by a short wall. A cobbled yard extends to the East of the fank. A small structure (1c), demolished to its foundation, is situation on the SE corner of the yard at NG 99756 02917. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 9974 0294 (38m by 34m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG90SE
Civil Parish KILMONIVAIG
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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