MHG59588 - Sheepfold - Achadhinrean
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- SHEEP FOLD (19th Century to 20th Century - 1801 AD? to 2000 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A sheepfold was recorded during the NTS pre-afforestation survey of Kintail and West Affric in 1997. It was depicted on the 1st Edition OS map and was probably built in conjunction with the main field dykes during the 19th century after sheep had been introduced. <1>
GIS spatial data created 2019 based on OS Master Map. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SHG23411 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1881. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- --- SHG23732 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <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. KIN033.
- <2> SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 9553 1727 (38m by 32m) (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/317506/achadhinrean (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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