MHG602 - Sheepfold, Reidhlean Na Cloiche

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SHEEP FOLD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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Sheepfold (NAT)
OS 1:10,000 map, 1975.

This circular sheepfold had internal dimensions of 13.4m N-S and 13.7m W-E. The wall was 0.8m thick and stood 5 or 6 courses high to a maximum of 0.8m. The entrance was to the S and was c0.7m wide. There were no obvious associated features.
NMRS MS/645, p.3.

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--- SHG1139 Text/Publication/Article: Harden and Harvey, J and D. 1990. 'Munsary (Watten parish), survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1990, p.22. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 22. 22.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 2145 4346 (40m by 40m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND24SW
Civil Parish	WATTEN
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/69567 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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