MHG58987 - Sheepfank, Kildonan House, Dundonell
Summary
Sheepfank uphill from the ruins of Kildonan House, Dundonell
Type and Period (1)
- FANK (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A drystone sheepfank at NH 0775 9115 is shown on the current edition of the OS map (1968) <1>
This site was recorded in 2011 by Buchanan M, Buchanan J, & MacInnes A as part of an archaeological survey of Kildonan township.
Further up the hillside above Kildonan House lies the old fank, also marked on the 1st OS. <2>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 aerial photographs <3>
1st Edition OS 6" <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG21268 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J.. 1995. Archaeological Survey of Proposed Plantation at Creag na Ceapaich, Dundonnell. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 20/12/1995. Digital (scanned as PDF).
- <2> SHG27575 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Buchanan, M; Buchanan, J. & MacInnes, A.. 2011. A Survey of Kildonan Township. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.15,16.
- <3> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map).
- <4> SHG23411 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1881. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 0776 9116 (23m by 23m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH09SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHBROOM |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/115942 (Click to view HES Canmore record)
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