MHG56626 - Sheep fold - West of Beinn na H-Urchrach, Ardnamurchan

Summary

A sheep fold west of Beinn na H-Urchrach, Ardnamurchan.

Type and Period (1)

  • SHEEP FOLD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A stone alled structure measuring 7x4.5m in width, with an annex, was tucked into a depression on a steep hillside facing south east. The main structure is probably a sheepfold, and the small annex was most likely used as a hut for shelter.

The site was visited and photographed by Jon Haylett on the 7th of November 2013. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 5256 6352 (9m by 9m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NM56SW
Civil Parish ARDNAMURCHAN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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