MHG62472 - Sheep wash - SE of Knollbuck
Summary
An early C20 sheep wash to the southeast of the abandoned farmstead of Knollbuck (formerly Culachy).
Type and Period (1)
- SHEEP WASH (19th Century to 20th Century - 1900 AD? (at some time) to 1925 AD? (at some time))
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An early C20 sheep wash to the southeast of the abandoned farmstead of Knollbuck (formerly Culachy).
The feature was subject to a photographic survey by Northlight Heritage in 2011. <1>
The feature was recorded in 2013 during a walkover survey by Headland Archaeology. Sheep Wash. Rectangular stone built structure aligned ENE to WSW, 8m by 38m. The walls are up to 2m high and partly rendered with concrete. There is a rectangular stone built enclosure on to the E side of the structure. It is not depicted on the OS second edition 6-inch map (Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet LXXXIII) surveyed in 1899, but is shown on the OS one inch map (Fort Augustus (42)) surveyed in 1927. <2>
GIS spatial data created in 2022 according to location and extent of feature as shown on OS MasterMap. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG26286 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Masson-Maclean, E. 2011. Culachy Sheep Wash Photographic Survey. Northlight Heritage. Digital.
- <2> SHG26829 Text/Report/Environmental Statement: RES Limited. 2014. Culachy Wind Farm: Environmental Statement. RES Limited. Digital. HA04.
- <3> SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3665 0505 (40m by 39m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH30NE |
| Civil Parish | BOLESKINE AND ABERTARFF |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
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