MHG59586 - Sheepfold - Achnagart
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- (Alternate Type) FANK (19th Century to 21st Century - 1801 AD to 2100 AD)
- SHEEP FOLD (19th Century to 21st Century - 1801 AD to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A drystone sheepfank as illustrated on current and earlier (1st and 2nd edition) OS maps is still used by the present farmer. It seems likely that the sheepfank was built for Achnagart Farm during the mid-19th century. It had recently been refurbished, without apparently altering its original character. It is probable that the paving was secondary. Recorded during the NTS pre-afforestation survey of Kintail and West Affric in 1997. <1>
GIS spatial data created 2019 based on OS Master Map. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG22149 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth. J. & Harden, J.. 1997. Kintail and West Affric Archaeological Survey. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 18/06/2004. Paper and Digital. KIN020.
- <2> SHG23411 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1881. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <3> SHG23732 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <4> SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 9639 1506 (31m by 35m) (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/317498/achnagart (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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