MHG38832 - Farm steading, Rhumach, Rhu
Summary
Farm steading at Rhumach, Rhu
Type and Period (2)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- FARMYARD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Archaeological evaluation work in advance of reforestation determined that this L-shaped farm steading surrounded by an enclosure wall was still roofed and appeared to have been converted for livestock use. The structures are depicted on the OS 1:10 000 (1975) map, as well as the 1st and 2nd editions of the OS 6 inch maps (Inverness-shire, sheet CXX, 1876/1900).
Information from CFA Report 1994 (No. 161) MS/726/176
Sponsor: Scottish Woodlands Ltd.
This survey, undertaken in 2014 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al, covered the land around Taigh a’Phortair (Porter’s Lodge) Rhumach Field and Steadings.
Site 27. Rhumach Steading. Large stone built, L-shaped building. Stone walled yard at rear with 6 doors opening into steading. Contains cattle crush and feeding trough. Floor mud filled – no stone flooring apparent. Yard walls approx. 2 m. high. Bounded by the east extremity of continuous wall which surrounds field and steading area. Boundary wall 1.5 m. in height throughout this entire area.
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.73 Site 27.
- <2> SHG27869 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2012. Getmapping aerial photography 2012.
- <3> SHG23755 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1873-6. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Inverness-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6360 8529 (25m by 23m) |
|---|---|
| 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/232602 (View HES Canmore entry for this site)
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