MHG59590 - Turf and stone wall, Sandaig, Rhu

Summary

Turf and stone wall at Sandaig, Rhu

Type and Period (2)

  • TURF WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Sandaig, overlooking the sea to the south of the peninsula, was a significant settlement of at least eight sub rectangular features and several smaller structures possibly used for storage. It was surveyed in 2012 by Rough Bounds Archaeology et al.

Site 2. Turf and stone wall running to the road to the north and south for a further 400 metres – well marked on the OS map. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2012 aerial photographs <2>

Note; Wall observed on aerial photographs continues across the road to the sea. (T.Blackie 15/2/19)

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 6520 8470 (131m by 760m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NM68SE
Civil Parish ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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