MHG58106 - Sheep fank, Ard (Achatatoil)
Summary
Sheep fank, Ard (Achatatoil)
Type and Period (1)
- FANK (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Ard (Achatatoil)
These sites were recorded by NOSAS in 2008/9 as part of an archaeological survey of outer Loch Hourn.
Site 1371. A sheep fank shown on the current OS map, which stands to c.1.1m high x 0.5m wide. The walls are a single stone wide. There is an attached pen, measuring c.6m by 6.5m, which has walls c.1.5m high and c.0.8m wide at the base, tapering to c.0.75m at the top. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2010 APs <2>
1st Edition OS 6" <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24749 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wombell, J and Hooper, J. 03/2009. A Report on the 2009 Archaeological Survey of Outer Loch Hourn, Inverness-shire. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.67 Site 1371.
- <2> SHG27785 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2010. Getmapping aerial photography 2010. XY
- <3> SHG23755 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1873-6. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Inverness-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 7784 1404 (33m by 34m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG71SE |
| Civil Parish | GLENELG |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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