MHG61935 - Sheep fank - W of Achnavast, Caithness
Summary
A probable sheep fank to the west of Achnavast, Caithness.
Type and Period (1)
- FANK (18th Century to 19th Century - 1800 AD? to 1850 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A probable sheep fank to the west of Achnavast, Caithness.
An unroofed building identified in LiDAR data gathered by AOC Archaeology in 2011 as part of the mitigation for the visual impact on the archaeological landscape associated with the proposed Baillie Hill windfarm, Caithness. <1>
On the OS 1st Edition 1:2500 map it is shown as several walls within an enclosure [IS-L 03/08/2020].
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0690 6392 (35m by 42m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND06SE |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- http://bronzeagecaithness.aocarchaeology.com/lidar/ (View LiDAR data online)
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