MHG59478 - Sheepfold - Allt A' Cheannaiche
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- SHEEP FOLD (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1560 AD to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A well built drystone sheepfold was recorded during an NTS pre-afforestation survey of Kintail and West Affric in 1997. It was c.18m square over walls c.0.8m wide and c.1.4m high capped with turves. It was repaired in the late 1990s and was shown on both the the 1st and 2nd OS maps, but described as 'Old Sheepfold' on the latter. <1>
GIS spatial data created 2019 based on OS Master Map. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 9844 1906 (26m by 25m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG91NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | GLENSHIEL |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/317525/allt-a-cheannaiche (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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