MHG63336 - Sheepfold - N of Allt Badair Dhonnadh, Clais Mor

Summary

A sheepfold on the north side of the Allt Badair Dhonnadh, Clais Mor, Sutherland.

Type and Period (1)

SHEEP FOLD (18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD? to 1900 AD?)

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None recorded

Full Description

A circular sheepfold on the north side of the Allt Badair Dhonnadh, Clais Mor, Sutherland, recorded by S Farrell in 2018 during a survey prior to a proposed forestry re-stocking scheme. It was found to consist of a wall 0.6m wide with an internal diameter of 13.1m and 1.4m high with a spur 9.6m in length and up to 1.3m high, in a very good state or preservation. A possible quarry scoop visible to SW on opposite side of burn. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG29642 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell, S.. 2018. Report of Archaeological Desktop & Walkover Survey: Carn Mor, by Rosehall, Sutherland, Highland. Stuart Farrell. 23/07/2024. Site 2. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NC 3959 0320 (20m by 25m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC30SE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	KINCARDINE

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

DBA and walkover survey - pre-forestry re-stocking, Clais Mor, Sutherland (EHG6239)

External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/326320 (View HES Canmore record for this site)

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