MHG55850 - Sheepfold - near Glensgaich, Fodderty
Summary
A sheepfold, as shown on historic OS mapping, exists to the northeast of Glensgaich adjacent to the Allt Dearg.
Type and Period (1)
- SHEEP FOLD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A sheepfold, as shown on historic OS mapping, exists to the northeast of Glensgaich adjacent to the Allt Dearg. <1>
An archaeological walkover survey of the proposed site for a hydro scheme at Allt Dearg, near Achterneed, Strathpeffer, was carried out by AOC in 2017.
Site 1: A bracken, nettle and grass covered stone-built sheep fank, partially degraded. Constructed from rubble stone, some of which are partly hewn and some mortaring survives. Walls survive to between 0.8 -1.2m high and are 0.4m wide at the top and 0.7m wide at the base. Division walls are evident, forming small pens within the greater enclosure of the fank. It is partly truncated by a forest road. <2>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 46390 61349 (53m by 47m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH46SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | FODDERTY |
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