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Rousay, Myres

Sheepfold (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Rousay, Myres

Classification Sheepfold (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Burn Of Myres

Canmore ID 307293

Site Number HY33SE 89

NGR HY 38527 30910

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Orkney Islands
  • Parish Rousay And Egilsay
  • Former Region Orkney Islands Area
  • Former District Orkney
  • Former County Orkney

Archaeology Notes

HY33SE 89 38527 30910

This sheepfold is situated on a slight terrace on the NW slope above Muckle Water and is recorded on oblique aerial photography (RCAHMSAP 2009). It is labeled as 'Old Sheepfold' on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Orkney 1882 lxxxix).

Information from RCAHMS (LMcC) 4 November 2010

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