MHG53738 - Sheep Fank, Allt Dubh, Aberarder

Summary

A sheep fank, of typical drystone construction, is first depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map.

Type and Period (1)

FANK (Built, 19th Century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)

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None recorded

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Dyke 010.jpg — Taken from path NN47461 87643 lookin at trees on the bank of burn © Highland Council (contact us for details). id: 37819 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Dyke 009.jpg — Taken from dipping tank NN47471 87640 looking at path © Highland Council (contact us for details). id: 37818 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Dyke 008.jpg — Taken from dipping tank – looking at North West corner of the sheep fank NN47471 87640 © Highland Council (contact us for details). id: 37817 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Dyke 007.jpg — Taken from the path - NN47471 87621 – looking at the burn © Highland Council (contact us for details). id: 37816 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Dyke 006.jpg — Taken from path looking at North west corner – NN47471 87621 © Highland Council (contact us for details). id: 37815 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Dyke 005.jpg — Taken from North west corner of sheep fank – NN 47487 87634 © Highland Council (contact us for details). id: 37814 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Dyke 004.jpg — Taken from North west corner of sheep fank – NN 47487 87634 © Highland Council (contact us for details). id: 37813 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Dyke 003.jpg — Taken from path looking at south west corner – NN47515 87586 © Highland Council (contact us for details). id: 37812 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Dyke 002.jpg — Taken from south west corner of sheep fank – NN47526 87604. © Highland Council (contact us for details). id: 37811 (click to view a larger version of this image)

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Full Description

A sheepfold is shown at this location on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey mapping. It sits at the apex of two field boundaries. <1>

Photographs of the fank were submitted to the HER to comply with a condition of planning permission. The fank survives in good condition, and will not be directly affected by the proposed development. <2>

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Location

Grid reference	Centred NN 4750 8763 (58m by 53m)
Map sheet	NN48NE
Civil Parish	LAGGAN
Geographical Area	BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Photographic survey of Sheep Fank at Laggan (EHG3301)

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