Monument record 15008 - Loch Liurbost, Lochs, Lewis

Summary

Fank and sheep dip

Location

Grid reference NB 35520 25867 (point)
Map sheet NB32NE
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

4.1 Fank
The remains of a fank, now disused…
4.2 Sheep dip
An unusual sheep dip within the fank. It has a rectangular, concrete lined basin, 1.8 x 2.8m N-S, 1m tall. This has been made on top of a stone platform of the same dimensions. The concrete basin has been provided with a spout which transports liquid to a 1.5 x .5m cast iron bath.
McHardy 2007, 5


Ian McHardy, 2007, The Archaeology of a Small Area at the Head of Loch Liurbost (Unpublished document). SWE41199.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Ian McHardy. 2007. The Archaeology of a Small Area at the Head of Loch Liurbost.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Apr 9 2008 11:24AM

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