MHG64318 - Sheepfold- Inchtelloch
Summary
An oval sheepfold is located on the south-east facing hillside.
Type and Period (1)
- FANK (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An archaeological survey was undertaken by Headland Archaeology in 1999 for the WGS proposal at Bunloit Hill, Drumnadrochit.
Site No. 6
Location: Inchtelloch
Class: Sheepfold
Land use: Rough grazing
Description: An oval sheepfold is located on the south-east facing hillside, 300 m to the north of the Inchtelloch steading. It has mortared stone walls 0.4 m wide and 1 m high and measures 4 m by 2 m internally. The sheepfold is open at either end, and has a later dipping pen added to the downslope end, built from shuttered concrete. The dipping pen is 0.7 m wide and 2.5 m long.
Condition: The sheepfold looks complete with no signs of decay.
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 11/6/25)
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4823 2375 (20m by 21m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH42SE |
| Civil Parish | URQUHART AND GLENMORISTON |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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