MHG59583 - Cairn (clearance?), Camus Ghaoideil (Gaoth Dail), Rhu
Summary
Cairn, (possible clearance) at Camus Ghaoideil, Rhu
Type and Period (1)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
What may be a township comprising five unroofed buildings and a field is depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Inverness-shire 1876, sheet cxxxv). Four unroofed buildings and a field are shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1974). Information from RCAHMS (SAH) 19 August 1996
Gaoth Dail was surveyed in 2012 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al and descends from 50 m above sea level to the shore for c.350m north to south and a maximum of 150 m east to west. It is surrounded by an extant dry stonewall with several substantial roofless buildings.
Site 21. Cairn of small stones c. 4 mtrs across. The SE facing slopes here to the top of the ridge and beyond and down to the western wall of the pasture show signs of cultivation. <1>
Note; Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 14/2/19)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6699 8431 (5m by 5m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM68SE |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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