MHG66320 - Lambing pen - Kinlochbervie

Summary

A small stone-buih sub-rectangular structure 2.5m by I.Sm with walls 0.3m thick to a maximum height of 0.3m, using a large natural boulder on the south side.

Type and Period (1)

LAMBING PEN? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD)

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Full Description

A second archaeological survey of Sandwood Estate in the parish of Eddrachillis was undertaken by ACFA in 2002.

On a steep hillside overlooking Loch Clash is a small stone-buih sub-rectangular structure 2.5m by I.Sm with walls 0.3m thick to a maximum height of 0.3m, using a large natural boulder on the south side. There is an entrance 0.3m wide on the west side. (Not drawn). The feature is probably a lambing pen. <1>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 21/9/26)

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG22061 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Waterton, J. (ed). 2003. A second archaeological field survey of parts of the John Muir Trust's Sandwood Estate and some adjacent areas, Highland (Surtherland Area), Parish of Eddrachillis. Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists (ACFA). 14/10/2003. Paper and Digital. Site 2.5. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NC 2148 5695 (6m by 6m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC25NW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	EDDRACHILLIS

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Sandwood estate, Parish of Eddrachillis (EHG1043)

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