MHG59650 - Sheepfold - Allt an Tadair
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- SHEEP FOLD (20th Century - 1901 AD? to 2000 AD?)
- (Alternate Type) ENCLOSURE (20th Century - 1901 AD? to 2000 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 measured c.17m square with walls c.0.8m wide and up to c.1.1m high with its entrance on the S and a creep to the N. It was shown on the 2nd edition OS maps as an enclosure. <1>
GIS spatial data created 2019 based on OS Master Map. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- 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. KIN126.
- <2> SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 0298 1723 (16m by 12m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH01NW |
| 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/317586/allt-an-tadair (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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