MHG58969 - Former Sheepfold - Ranachan, Ardnamurchan
Summary
A sheepfold is depicted on the 1st Edition 6" OS Map.
Type and Period (2)
- BARN (20th Century - 1901 AD? to 2000 AD?)
- SHEEP FOLD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A sheepfold is depicted on the 1st Edition 6" Argyllshire OS Map. <1>
Large stone built structure 2 storeys high with a formerly pitched roof over, probably slated. Much altered in the past, it is now ruinous.
A drawn survey by RCAHMS in 2004 noted the location of cattle stocks on a gable. <2>
See link below to HES Canmore Record for survey plan.
GIS spatial data created 2018 based on OS Master Map. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG23731 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1875-6. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Argyll. Digital.
- <2> SHG25344 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Historic Environment Scotland. Buildings at Risk Register. 2893.
- <3> SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 7895 6139 (22m by 11m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM76SE |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/332555/ranachan-barn (Link to online HES Canmore record)
- https://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/details/905772 (Link to online Buildings at Risk Register site entry)
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