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Aberglaslyn, Cwm Bychan Sheep Washing Pool and Fold

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NPRN413472
Map ReferenceSH64NW
Grid ReferenceSH6026047200
Unitary (Local) AuthorityGwynedd
Old CountyCaernarfonshire
CommunityBeddgelert
Type Of SiteSHEEP WASH
Period19th Century
Description
A small sheep fold complex with washing pool known locally as "Pwll Golchi Uchaf". The site consists of one large and three smaller compartments, interconnecting and contrived so that sheep can sorted and then be led down to the pool created by damming the stream to provide a washing pond. sheep washing was formerly carried out prior to shearing until the 1950's. The site is of drystone contruction and dimensions overall are: 15m x 5m, walls 1.10m high and 0.75m thick.
John Latham RCAHMW