MHG27336 - Building, Rhumach
Summary
Building, Rhumach
Type and Period (2)
- BUILDING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An unroofed building attached to a short length of wall is depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Inverness-shire 1876, sheet cxx) and on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1975).
Information from RCAHMS (SAH) 12 August 1996
A walkover survey was undertaken in 2014 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al, covering the gently sloping sheltered south-east side of Torr Mòr.
Site 34. Substantial building of up to 1.5 metres high c. 9 x 5 metres short side to the north – position of doorway or windows unclear – though a possible entrance on the north side. Walling on the south end of the building c. 4 x 5 metres against north facing hill side. Building set along the long well built wall leading up to and along modern road and down to the shore line. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs. <2>
1st Edition OS 6" <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG27494 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Rough Bounds Archaeology. 2016. Walkover Survey - Rhu Peninsula. Rough Bounds Archaeology. Digital. p.81 Site 34.
- <2> SHG27869 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2012. Getmapping aerial photography 2012. XY
- <3> SHG23755 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1873-6. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Inverness-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6376 8542 (31m by 25m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM68NW |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/118334 (View HES Canmore entry for this site)
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