MHG6609 - Sheep Ford - Inverarish, Raasay
Summary
A modern sheepfold visible on aerial photography and
Type and Period (1)
- SHEEP FOLD (Constructed, 20th Century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NG53NE 82 5712 3606
On the n side of the Inverarish to fearns road is a twin compartment sheep pen constructed of timber, fish boxes and various other materials. Possibly still in use.
Visited by S Hothersall 25 March 1991.
R Miket et al 1991; NMRS MS/530.
This sheepfold does not appear on the 1st or 2nd edition OS maps but does appear on the 5th edition OS map, and is therefore likely of early- mid 20th construction.
GIS spatial data created 2018 based on OS master map. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5716 3606 (87m by 41m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG53NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/80405 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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