MHG58282 - Enclosure - Wester Fearn
Summary
An earthwork enclosure at Wester Fearn.
Type and Period (3)
- ENCLOSURE (Unknown date)
- FANK? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- HUT CIRCLE? (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An earthwork enclosure at Wester Fearn.
In 2014 ARCH provided a number of courses, field trips and other activities exploring and researching the remains of the 19th century engineer, road and church builder Thomas Telford. A project was undertaken in Kyle of Sutherland, during which many sites, not all related to Telford, were visited and photographed by participants. Gregor Laing discovered the foundations of a large round enclosure, with an entrance facing east, when clearing vegetation near the sheep fank (see MHG39064). It can be seen on aerial photos. <1>
GIS spatial data based on location as seen on 2009 vertical APs. <2>
At c.19m across it may be an earlier sheep fank, although it could be a large prehistoric hut circle. [IS-L 20/07/2018]
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6253 8766 (24m by 24m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH68NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KINCARDINE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- http://www.archhighland.org.uk/telford-in-kyle-of-sutherland.asp (Visit the ARCH Telford in the Kyle of Sutherland Project page)
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