MHG27238 - Farmstead, Rubha Leac an Aoil
Summary
Farmstead, Rubha Leac an Aoil
Type and Period (2)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- BUILDING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A farmstead, comprising three unroofed buildings, one of which is a long building, is depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Inverness-shire 1876, sheet lxxviii), but it is not shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1971).
Information from RCAHMS (AKK) 1 August 1996.
Rubha Leac an Aoil
Thes sites were recorded by NOSAS in 2006 as part of an archaeological survey of Loch Hourn.
Site 990. The turf covered footings of a building, measuring c 11m x 3m overall. Appears as roofless on the first edition OS.
Site 907. The two partially upstanding gable ends of a building, measuring c18m x 3m internally, with one gable standing to 1.7m in height. Part of the building sits on a platform c 12m x 1m high at the front. A possible dwelling house, shown as unroofed on the 1st edition OS.
Site 906. Two partially upstanding gable ends of a stone built dwelling house, measuring c 11m x 3m internally and sitting on a level platform. Shown on the 1st edition OS as unroofed. A hollowed out square feature, c 3m x 3m, adjoins the main structure. Possible dwelling house. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 Aps <2>
1st Edition OS 6" <3>
Note; NGR adjusted by 1st Edition OS 6" and realligned by 199-2001 Aps. (T.Blackie 13/6/18)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG25085 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wombell, J. 03/2007. A Report on the 2006 Archaeological Survey of Loch Hourn, Inverness-shire. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.17 Sites 906,907,990.
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
- <3> SHG23755 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1873-6. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Inverness-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8752 0683 (112m by 54m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG80NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | GLENELG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/117939 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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